Zilingo is making the fashion supply chain Fair, Connected and Transparent using Technology, Data and Financial Services. We are working to improve the entire supply chain for fashion, from the cotton farm to the closet. Our business model has three main pillars: Commerce, Services and Sustainability.
- Commerce. We operate a global technology-enabled sourcing business, and the largest B2B marketplace for fashion in South and Southeast Asia, which connects yarn mills, fabric mills, factories, brands and merchants through a discovery and transaction platform.
- Services (Saas, MaaS, Fintech). We develop and deploy Software as a Service to factories and brands to help improve operational efficiency; help brands and factories enhance branding Marketing as a Service; and use technology to connect makers and merchants with access to working capital.
- Sustainability. We provide brands with transparency into the sustainability of their supply chain. We also bring sustainable fabric and are launching a Sustainability Fund which enables factories to improve sustainability with investment.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on a broad range of general corporate matters. Familiar with and have a good grasp of applicable corporate law, contract law, e-commerce rules and regulations, labor law, intellectual property law among others.
- Independently draft, review and negotiate contracts for various business lines including marketplace, technology, logistics, licensing, SAAS, procurement and other day to day business contracts.
- Liaising with and managing government, regulatory, quasi-judicial authorities, external legal counsels, and compliance specialists as and when required.
- Advising on impact and consequences of new laws and regulations affecting Zilingo’s business.
- Advising the business teams on new initiatives and resolving legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, potential disputes and addressing any government enquires.
- Provide assistance on relevant research on law and regulatory matters, compliance, obtaining permits, licenses, approvals etc. and monitor corrective action plans relating to regulatory compliance.
- Manage and provide guidance to a team of 3-4 based out of South East Asia (SEA) under the supervision of the Associate Director in India and coordinate with the Global team spread across SEA and India.
Qualification and skills
- At least a bachelors degree in law from a recognized university in Indonesia.
- 4-5+ years of experience (Candidates with prior in-house experience in the e-commerce ecosystem would be preferred).
- Ability to work efficiently and proactively on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a commitment to quality.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
- Solid business acumen and willingness to work in a fast paced environment.
- Strategic legal thinking and capable of arriving at practical legal solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Bahasa) and presentation skills.
- Team player, respectful of others and eager to learn.
- Willing to take feedback and give feedback and adapt quickly.
Interested? You can apply here.