Join us in Tokyo at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare

As a Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer, you will be part of the APAC Legal and Compliance Department and assume full responsibility for all legal and compliance matters in Japan, including the manufacturing site in Tochigi. In addition, you will provide legal and compliance advice on non-jurisdictional matters and agreements, support international projects, and play a key role in regional initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities
As Legal Counsel for Japan and the APAC Region

• Assume full accountability for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services, including the drafting and negotiation of agreements, identification and management of legal risks (e.g., operational, claims), and providing legal advice as needed.
• Provide legal advice on both routine and complex commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Oversee contract management through Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and deliver relevant training to employee users.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update standard templates for agreements and other legal documents; conduct training sessions as required.
• Champion the digital transformation of legal processes including the implementation of e-signature solutions
• Design and implement IT- and AI-driven processes to improve the efficiency of legal operations (e.g. Copilot)..
• Conduct legal training programs for employees on relevant legal and regulatory topics.
• Advise business units on responding to information and document requests from regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate board and general meetings, including all necessary follow-up actions.
• Prepare board resolutions, meeting minutes, shareholder resolutions and other legal documents required under applicable Corporate Laws.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with relevant corporate, intellectual property, and other legal frameworks.
• Offer legal support in developing a corporate and social sustainability framework.
• Manage the formation, incorporation, and articles of companies, as needed.
• Serve as custodian of corporate records, statutory books, and registers.
• Advise business units on the filing and registration of legal documents, including forms, returns, and applications.
• Manage all matters related to company shares, including transfers and transmissions.
• Maintain and manage relationships with external legal advisors.
• Plan and monitor legal department budgets and expenditures.
• Lead the resolution of major disputes through mediation or litigation, minimizing business impact.
• Monitor and analyze legislation affecting the organization, ensuring relevant stakeholders are informed of changes.
• Foster collaborative and productive relationships across the organization and with key external stakeholders; represent the company in external forums when required.
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and leadership principles through exemplary conduct.

As Compliance Officer

• Implements group guidelines and adapts them to local requirements.
• Conducts audits and reviews to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Leads and investigates compliance incidents, identifies root causes, and takes corrective actions.
• Regularly trains and informs employees on compliance topics and prepares related documentation.
• Submits required reports to the Regional Compliance Officer and regulatory authorities.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare and regulatory standards, and monitors transfers of benefits to medical professionals and organizations.
• Review Healthcare Compliance requests from other countries based on internal Healthcare compliance Guidelines.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel and experts on compliance matters.
• Actively participates in compliance working groups within the medical technology industry.
• Promotes a corporate culture that upholds and exceeds ethical and legal standards.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• More than 8 years of working as lawyer or in-house counsel
• More than 3 years of working at Healthcare Industry
• Japanese: Native/ Fluent level
• English: Business/Proficient level

Reporting Line

• Reports disciplinary to the Managing Director B. Braun Aesculap Japan and functionally

to the Head of Legal and Compliance APAC.

Compliance Scope

• Ensure compliance with JPMA, EFPIA, FCPA, and local healthcare regulations
• Manage internal whistleblowing system and conduct internal investigations together with HR.
• Support other countries in the APAC region regarding Health Care Compliance advice

Global Collaboration / Legal And Compliance Support

• Collaborate with APAC countries' Legal and Compliance teams
• Provide Legal and Compliance support and advice to countries in the APAC Region .

Team Management:
None

What sets B. Braun apart?
B. Braun Aesculap Co., Ltd is a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions, established in 1986 as a Japanese subsidiary of the B. Braun Group founded in Germany in 1839. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 500 employees, we are committed to improving patient care through innovation and excellence in the manufacturing, selling, repairing and importing/exporting medical equipment.

At B. Braun, we foster a culture of trust and collaboration, ensuring compliance with the highest ethical standards. Be part of a team that makes a difference. Apply now and contribute to our shared vision - to protect and improve the health of people around the world.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work style
• Attractive compensation - fixed bonus twice a year and annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive social insurance
• Retirement allowance system (3 years+ of service)
• Benefit station subscription
• 123 days off per year and annual paid leave
• Influenza vaccination assistance
• Reduced working hours for childcare (for children up to the sixth grade of elementary school)
• Babysitting system

What's next?
Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the first interview. All candidates will complete a web assessment followed by 2 to 3 interviews (online or in-person). If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.

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