Legal Service and Investigation Lead (Yayasan IJMI)

Legal Service and Investigation Lead (Yayasan IJMI) Who We Are

IJM is a global organization working toward the protection of the most vulnerable people from violence. IJM is setting its new project in Indonesia that will be implemented through the local foundation, Yayasan Integritas Justitia Madani Indonesia (Foundation). The Foundation has legally established and is starting up its operations fully in alignment to the Foundation’s strategy for 2030 and has set up its key activities plan for the Fiscal Year Ending in 2024.

This position is based at Jakarta, Indonesia and reports to the Executive Director, Yayasan Integritas Justitia Madani Indonesia (IJMI).

Responsibilities

Work closely with IJM colleagues and partners in supporting law enforcement to rescue victims, arrest perpetrators, and ensuring effective coordination among IJM, partners, and government agencies.

Support IJM Indonesia team and partners to engage in the best-case development techniques, encouraging cohesive teamwork and stewardship of IJM resources.

Support IJM Indonesia’s strategy to support police investigators and public prosecutors in forced labor and human trafficking criminal cases.

Develop and maintain relationships with police investigators, prosecutors, court officials, lawyers, and NGOs with whom IJM and its partners can collaborate in forced labor exploitation and human trafficking cases.

Develop and implement litigation plans for forced labor and human trafficking cases for IJM’s direct service and/or in support to the implementing partners.

Represent victims in criminal court proceedings including pre-trial hearings, trial and appeal, as well as civil proceedings when necessary.

Pursue criminal and civil remedies for victims of forced labor and human trafficking and as needed together with IJM’s implementing partners.

Obtain accountability for perpetrators through conviction, asset seizure, or other penalties, and justice for victims, including compensation or payment of unpaid wages.

Advise IJM partners and their legal counsel to strengthen legal strategies and development of cases.

Identify, develop and manage a network of lawyers and paralegals, or coordinate closely with existing networks, to provide legal assistance for TIP victims during the criminal justice process and in any related civil claims, and to advise IJM and other NGOs on case referrals.

Provide and facilitate training to government authorities and other IJM Indonesia partners on legal issues related to forced labor and human trafficking offenses, laws and relevant procedures. Ensure IJM Indonesia legal intervention activities adhere to global IJM standards, and the highest standards of legal and professional ethics.

Manage and ensure legal activities and objectives are achieved.

Provide timely, concise, and thorough reports on achievements and challenges.

Ensure full implementation of IJM Indonesia strategies, work plans and grant obligations (if any) regarding legal casework and capacity building.

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, IJM policies and best practices.

Update and use IJM’s casework tracking systems and other data collection, monitoring and evaluation tools.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the FOD.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Law degree (Sarjana Hukum) required; Master’s in law degree (Magister Hukum) preferred.

Admission by the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI).

Minimum 10 years’ experience practicing law in criminal court, civil court, corporate legal department or as a litigator at a private law firm or NGO.

Vast knowledge in forced labor and trafficking, especially in palm oil plantation and fishery sectors, is an added value.

Fully understand criminal code and procedure, relevant labor laws, as well as current and future laws and procedure related to forced labor and human trafficking crimes.

Effective communication skills enhance productivity and facilitates positive workplace relationships.

Strong research, writing and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Resilient and works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude.

Proven ability in achieving significant outcomes and impact.

Strong management, and coaching ability with high level of emotional intelligence.

Ability to mitigate conflict or disagreement in a professional manner.

Application Process Please submit your Resume/CV and Cover Letter to

apac_recruiting@ijm.org

not later than

15 December 2025 .

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

As a note of clarity, the title of this position is being evaluated along with every title in the organization as we are going through a Job Architecture project and is subject to adjustment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

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