Junior Lawyer (Senior Paralegal)

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

Job Purpose

To serve as the primary in-house legal counsel for Indonesia, providing end-to-end legal support to the business while ensuring compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

• Serve as the primary in-house legal contact for Indonesia, managing day-to-day legal matters with end-to-end ownership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting local and regional business operations.
• Provide practical legal advice on Indonesian laws and regulations, including contracts, corporate, consumer, data protection, employment, and product regulations (e.g. SNI).
• Support the business in adapting to regulatory changes, translating legal requirements into actionable guidance.
• Handle routine company secretarial and corporate governance matters, including circular resolutions, corporate approvals, and coordination of notarial deeds and filings.
• Coordinate and manage external counsel, including scoping, reviewing legal advice, and controlling costs.
• Support selected regional (APAC) legal work, including cross-border contract review and regional legal initiatives.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and escalate material or high-risk issues to the regional legal team in a timely manner.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Bachelor of Laws (S.H.) from an accredited Indonesian university.
• Law firm and in-house background preferred (approximately 1.5–4 years PQE).
• Solid foundation in Indonesian contract law and corporate/commercial matters.
• Working knowledge of Indonesian regulatory frameworks, including product and technical regulations.
• Exposure to oil & gas, lubricants, chemicals, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Native in Bahasa Indonesia and strong working proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Advocate license (PERADI) is required.
• Ability to operate independently as the sole local legal contact, with sound judgment on when to escalate.

Competencies Desired

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Clear, direct, and concise communicator, able to address issues precisely without unnecessary elaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with business teams, regional stakeholders, and external counsel.
• Sound judgment and self-awareness, including the ability to recognize limits and escalate appropriately.
• Humble and coachable, open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating ownership and willingness to go above and beyond baseline responsibilities when required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Hybrid working
• 0-25% or as per business need