ADVANCE.AI is a leading AI company that provides digital transformation, fraud prevention, and process automation solutions for enterprise clients. A leader in Artificial Intelligence, risk management and has a global footprint with operations across ASEAN and wider APAC and Latin America it currently partners over 700 enterprise clients across banking, financial services, fintech, payment, retail and e-commerce sectors. ADVANCE.AI has a global footprint across 12 markets in 3 continents.
ADVANCE.AI is part of Advance Intelligence Group,
a Series D-backed Tech Unicorn valued at US$2 billion, and also one of the largest independent technology startups based in Singapore. Founded in 2016, the Group has presence across South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and Greater China. The Group is backed by top tier investors SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Warburg Pincus, Northstar,Vision Plus Capital, Gaorong Capital, Pavilion Capital, GSR Ventures and Singapore-based global investor EDBI.
Ranked among LinkedIn's Top 15 Startups in Singapore in 2022 (the third year in a row we've been on the list), we are partners with 700+ enterprise clients across Southeast Asia, South Asia and Mexico in sectors such as banking, financial services, fintech, payment, retail and e-commerce.
Advance Intelligence Group employees are united by a shared vision and purpose: to
Advance with Intelligence for a Better Life--for our customers, colleagues and communities.
Our culture is built on values that are core to who we are and what we stand for:
- We foster an INNOVATION mindset
- We achieve results with EFFICIENCY and excellence
- We take pride in the QUALITY of our work
- We uphold INTEGRITY in all we do
- We embrace COLLABORATION to work across business lines and borders
Job Description
We are looking for a talented and experienced Legal Counsel to join our Legal team based in Jakarta, Indonesia, supporting the growth of ADVANCE.AI’s business across Southeast Asia. This candidate should be comfortable advising business stakeholders and making decisions that balance both legal and commercial considerations.
The role will focus on commercial transactions, regulatory and compliance advisory, data and technology product review, business negotiations, and contentious matters, primarily in the Indonesia market.
You Will Be
- Partnering with the International Commercial and Partnerships teams to support the growth and expansion of ADVANCE.AI group companies in Indonesia and other jurisdictions by negotiating, reviewing, and drafting various commercial and partnership agreements, including partnership agreements, data agreements, services agreements, licensing agreements, and reseller agreements related to SaaS and on-premise solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to conduct legal, privacy, and regulatory reviews for new products, features, and market initiatives.
- Managing regulatory inquiries and supporting interactions with relevant authorities.
- Conducting legal product reviews for ADVANCE.AI’s AI, data, and technology products.
- Driving improvements to legal processes and implementing risk mitigation initiatives.
- Coordinating with external counsel on legal matters.
- Supporting other ad-hoc legal matters as required.
What You Will Need To Succeed
- Qualified Indonesian lawyer with at least 5 years PQE, preferably with experience in TMT, M&A, banking, or finance at a tier-1 or tier-2 law firm. In-house experience at a technology company is a strong advantage.
- Strong knowledge of complex legal matters related to technology, IP/IT, licensing, SaaS, data privacy, financial services, and fintech, including awareness of emerging trends in AI and data regulation.
- Understanding of the Indonesian regulatory framework; OJK-related experience is a plus.
- Fast learner, technically strong, and highly adaptable, with a genuine interest in technology and innovation.
- Commercially minded and practical, with the ability to identify and prioritize key legal risks and opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience providing product advisory support for technology products.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Culturally sensitive and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries.
