Associate Counsel- 6 months FTC

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL, FTC (6 Months)

Jakarta Bain

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Bain’s Legal team, partnering closely with consulting teams, business functions, and senior legal stakeholders across the firm. Our Legal team plays a critical role in supporting Bain’s business objectives while helping ensure compliance with professional standards and managing legal and contractual risk. In this collaborative and fast-paced environment, you’ll work across a broad range of commercial matters and contribute to initiatives that strengthen legal operations and processes globally.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As an Associate Counsel on a 6-month fixed-term contract, you will support the review, drafting, and negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements, including consulting engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts. You will partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance and support Bain’s professional standards while helping manage contractual and legal risk across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of legal contracts, including consulting engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts
• Negotiate directly with clients and vendors to support commercial objectives while appropriately managing legal risk
• Provide guidance to consulting and business functions teams regarding Bain’s professional standards and contractual requirements
• Communicate legal risks and considerations clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders and senior members of the Legal team
• Coordinate agreement reviews and feedback with cross-functional stakeholders and departments
• Support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives across the Legal team
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to Global Legal processes

ABOUT YOU

• JD or equivalent law degree qualification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and contract review skills
• Ability to develop practical and creative solutions to complex contractual matters
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities with responsiveness and efficiency
• Business fluency in Bahasa required; additional language capabilities are a plus