Careers | Foster Legal

Our Lawyers, Our Growth and Problem Solving Partners

At Foster we are keenly aware that our core competitiveness lies in the strength of our collective intelligence for our clients to benefit from a combination of rich local experience, full spectrum of legal expertise, smooth communication, deep knowledge of policy and policymakers, and also global coordination and seamless representation capabilities both in domestic and cross-border transactions or disputes.

We love what we do and the good it creates. We are passionate about it. We consider our lawyers as our partners to grow together professionally, and they are also our trusted problem-solving partners: highly motivated individuals who work creatively and collaboratively to solve complex problems, shape workable strategy and deliver the highest quality results.

Our Approach to Recruitment, Our Bedrock of Excellence

To maintain the firm's relentless capability and impeccable work ethic that are sourced from attracting talented lawyers nationwide, our lawyers are primarily recruited from the top law schools and law firms in Indonesia through rigorous recruitment process, skills assessment and careful professional background check for the sake of quality control of our premier legal services. For us, this is the starting point to produce consistent high-impact results for the firm and our clients. It is the bedrock of our excellence.

Every potential skilled legal talent whom we seek to recruit should be aware that from day one after joining us, they can expect focused attention, advice and feedback from reliable peers, colleagues and mentors as a part of our fair and transparent performance evaluation, along with unparalleled discipline-specific career development and the professional support, to help fuel their success. This is our genuine intention to let them know that each of them is a valued member of our family – not just another cog in a big law machine.

Our Culture, Our Treasure

Our firm distinctive collaborative and vibrant culture enables our lawyers to carve out their own niches and develop expertise in emerging industries and new areas of law, while they are constantly encouraged to go the extra mile for continuous learning of broader, innovative and holistic set of skills. For when the importance of a matter calls for extraordinary legal skills and industry acumen, clients can count on us for consistent excellence across all of our practices and industries when it comes to creating novel solutions to our clients’ toughest problems, successfully try their toughest cases and deliver commercially practical advice of the highest quality.

Foster offers a world of growth and myriad opportunities in a collegial and exciting environment for our lawyers to apply their talents toward noteworthy, challenging domestic and transnational projects and transactions. We take pride in creating and maintaining an exceptional "people-first" work culture designed with justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and wellness in mind, where you’ll find meaningful and rewarding work, supportive colleagues, and personal and professional satisfaction.

Our working environment is spirited, open, welcoming, and fast-paced, which attracts people with diverse skills, qualifications and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork, professional growth and superior client service. All lawyers, regardless of age and experience level, are encouraged to participate fully in the work and activities of the firm and to express their views on client issues and firm matters based on relationships built on honest communication, radical transparency and a healthy dose of fun.

Experienced Lawyers, Our Special Forces

Throughout the year, Foster hires lateral and experienced lawyers for all of our practice groups, across all levels of positions, from junior, senior and managing associates to partners, to meet the needs of our massively growing practice areas and client base. Our experienced lawyers bring a diversity of personal histories, professional network, cultures and experiences, contributing to a high-performance, energizing and inclusive environment to practice law in a respectful and productive workplace.

In addition to abundant opportunities to represent and advise both domestic and multinational companies, prominent startups, global entrepreneurs and financial institutions on their most multifaceted transactions and disputes, you'll also find and team up with colleagues who are supportive, persevering, ambitious, hard-working and focused but who believe in having lives outside work, enjoying a work-life harmony in the process, for you to enjoy working with and build friendship and lasting connections.

If you are a senior or managing associate or partner desiring to join us with your own personal established clientele, you'll find a dedicated team of brilliant lawyers who are uniquely prepared to help you handle the most complex matters of your clients. Those who together with you bring laser-focused attention to the details that matter most to your clients' business as they have access to deep market knowledge of deal terms and structures on top of their strong network of the most strategic stakeholders in the business sectors and communities relevant with your clients' matters, business and projects.

Finally, we commit to ensure that you find the integration process into our firm smooth—and even enjoyable—for you and your clients, as we begin to set sail on the same boat together to seize new opportunities, overcome challenges, grow and thrive in a highly rewarding long-term, result-focused collaboration based on integrity, trust and mutual respect.

Graduates & Law Students, Our Precious Investment

It is Foster's way that fresh graduates of law school who join us will be given genuine responsibility to undertake hands-on, substantive work in connection with legal research and analysis in the preparation of both simple and sophisticated legal advices, covering matters related to the negotiation and discussion of business transactions, contracts and deals structuring, including active litigation and out-of-court or amicable settlement matters. All of which is intended to give them a front-row seat to real-world lawyering, with plenty of opportunities to attend client meetings and court appearances.

At Foster, careers are built on the belief that personal fulfillment should go in tandem with professional excellence as we combine personal passions with industry and legal prowess to deliver for our clients every day. And even as we celebrate hard work and excellence, we emphasize happiness—encouraging a rich, full life outside the office as we strive to bring our best to our clients and each other every day.

Foster strives to be the firm that supports a life you love inside the office and out. For that purpose:

Our partners are committed to providing guidance and mentorship in pursuit of your career goals. Our internal Partner-led Capacity Building and Know-How Compartment offers guidance and resources to help you accelerate your career.

We tailor our professional development and skill-building programs, trainings, and certifications to each stage of your career, ensuring you become a more knowledgeable, confident and reliable lawyer while remain agile to anticipate change and adapt quickly.

We offer in-house, confidential career counseling to each member of our team. If you envision yourself on a partnership track, we create that path for you. Even if you have other career aspirations in the future, such as becoming an in-house counsel, public official, judge, politician, law scholar or even an entrepreneur, we will help you define, strategize and achieve your unique vision of success.

If someday you leave, you’re still a part of the Foster network and always maintain access to our vibrant alumni network. This is the way we show our gratitude for your contributions by investing in your future, championing your growth and respecting your individuality.

We have a plenty of professional and casual networking events every year across a variety of legal and business communities, domestic and overseas, for you to join, casually make new friends and connections, professionally network with potential clients, even to share and enjoy your positive hobbies and favorite activities with. We seriously pay attention to your mental health and emotional well-being as a human being who deserves compassion, respect and sympathy.

Continuous Professional Development: Our Relentless Pursuit of Growth

Foster’s Capacity Building & Know-How Compartment is in charge of providing our associates with high-level training in client management, legal research and drafting, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills, as we admit that our success hinges on our ability to develop a class of lawyers who can adapt to our clients’ emerging needs.

We take this Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seriously as every member of our team is supported and inspired to grow and thrive in career for their future success. We want to establish a meaningful legacy in their personal and professional lives by building them up to be trustworthy, competent, well-respected lawyers with significant credentials, impressive qualifications and distinguished reputation.

For that purpose, we invest in cutting-edge skill-building programs, training and certifications for our lawyers to participate, covering foundational skills for associates and partners across the firm to learn key subject matters on management, communication, leadership, client service and business acumen, in addition to emerging legal topics such as data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain, ESG, GRC, green financing, etc.

Begin Your Journey with Us

We are actively looking for top-tier legal talents to join and grow with us, lawyers who check all of the expected boxes: smart, sharp and hard-working; a humble and effective team player with strong integrity and work ethics, a diligent critical thinker and persevering problem solver who loves dealing with complex challenges, using EQ as much as IQ to solve problems. Someone who understands that being an excellent lawyer isn’t just knowing laws and policies — it’s also providing strategic solutions and advice that help clients achieve their business goals, positioning them for success.

To apply, applications must include a concise Curriculum Vitae and Application Letter. Duplicate applications are discouraged (please do not submit a hard copy in addition to your online application). You will be contacted by telephone or email if we are able to offer you an interview.

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