Legal Counselor Manager

About FWD Group

FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves more than 38 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.

For more information, please visit www.fwd.com

PT FWD Insurance Indonesia (“FWD Insurance”), a joint-venture insurance company and a part of FWD Group, previously known as PT Commonwealth Life, has successfully merged with PT FWD Life Indonesia (“FWD Life”) as of 1 December 2020 and will be known as FWD Insurance.

The merger of FWD Life and FWD Insurance has led to a more comprehensive range of products, including unit-linked insurance, individual & group term life insurance, individual & group personal accident insurance, and group medical insurance through technology driven-distributions such as agency, bancassurance, e-commerce, and corporate.

FWD Insurance is registered and supervised under Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (“OJK”).

FWD Insurance is a member of Indonesia Financial Services Alternative Dispute Resolution Center.

Providing solution oriented advice and legal advisory services to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency in identifying any legal and contractual risks, protecting the company interests against legal risks in order to minimize the risk and support the business growth according to the prevailing regulations and to assure the compliance of the company with the internal company regulations including the governance and directs the defense the organization against suits or claims.

Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counselor Manager to lead and manage the legal function within PT FWD Insurance Indonesia. This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and effectively managing legal risks to support the company's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Lead and manage the legal department, including supervising and mentoring a team of legal professionals.
* Provide sound and timely legal advice to all departments and levels of management on a wide range of legal matters pertinent to insurance operations, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, product development, claims, data privacy, and litigation.
* Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the company's interests.
* Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the insurance sector in Indonesia, and advise on their impact on the company's operations.
* Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes involving the company, working closely with external legal counsel when necessary.
* Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk management, and business units, to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business strategies.
* Represent the company in interactions with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and external legal partners.
* Manage the legal budget and external legal spend effectively.

Job Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's Degree in Law from a reputable university. A Master's Degree in Law or relevant professional certification is a plus.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in legal practice, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
* Possession of a valid advocate license in Indonesia (PERADI).
* In-depth knowledge of Indonesian insurance laws and regulations, corporate law, contract law, and dispute resolution procedures.
* Proven experience in managing complex legal matters and litigation.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professional judgment.
* Proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken) is essential.