Researcher

4週間前


Tokyo White & Case LLP
The Opportunity


Are you ready to make your mark as our Researcher in our Tokyo office? As the Researcher, you will be part of the Global Practice Solutions Team, supporting lawyers and staff across the Asia Pacific region and the firm's global network.


Your main responsibilities include providing research, market intelligence, and information services, as well as developing, organising, and sharing knowledge resources to meet the needs of practice groups.

You will assist with both regional and global requests and promote the use of internal and external resources.


Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with the Manager, Research & Market Intelligence – APAC, global research colleagues, and Professional Support Lawyers.

You will act as a source of legal, market, and practical expertise, providing direct support for client matters and helping lawyers access the latest insights and resources.

The Global Practice Solutions Department comprises Research & Market Intelligence, Professional Support, Business Intelligence, and Practice Technology.

The team uses information management, research, training, and technical solutions to help lawyers work efficiently and collaboratively, ensuring the firm's shared knowledge is leveraged for client benefit.


At White & Case, we'll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our international team from day one.

We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide research services—including case legal research, company searches, and market intelligence—to legal staff and administrative departments locally and globally.

Manage and monitor research requests using the Request Management System, collaborating with global Researchers and helping triage and prioritize inquiries.

Utilize a range of fee-based, print, and online resources efficiently and cost-effectively for research tasks.
Prepare and distribute practice-specific news alerts, regulatory updates, and current awareness newsletters.
Conduct company searches, maintain corporate search accounts, and research deal information to support M&A practices.
Monitor and report on legal, business, industry, regulatory, and regional news, creating alerts and newsletters as requested.

Organize and deliver training and orientation on research tools and knowledge management systems, and mentor trainees, associates, and students in research techniques.

Foster relationships with local vendors and assist with acquisitions and access to local resources.

The skills and attributes we are looking for

3–5 years of in-depth research experience, ideally in a global law firm or court environment
Open to candidates from outside the legal industry, including lawyers who no longer wish to practice but have an interest in research
Native Japanese language skills with fluent business English.
Strong knowledge of Bengoshi law research; familiarity with English law and other Asian jurisdictions is a plus.
Experience in market intelligence research advantageous.
Expertise in legal and non-legal research resources, including search methodologies.

In-depth understanding of market and industry research in areas such as M&A, Project Finance, Debt Finance, Investment Funds, and Commercial Litigation.

Excellent planning, time management, multitasking, and independent work skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced, team-oriented, multi-office environment.
Incorporates Generative AI into daily work as appropriate and trains or advises lawyers and others on Generative AI services
Strong communication skills, client service focus, and the ability to work autonomously and flexibly.

What we offer


When you join us, you'll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices.

We live by our values; to be pioneering, united and human, and we believe that you'll experience them from your first day.

We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support.

Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Researcher, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today.

Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.


Established in 1987, we have grown into one of the largest law firms in Japan, drawing upon a diverse team of Bengoshi and lawyers qualified internationally, who consistently deliver results for our clients.

One of the critical elements of our success in Japan has been that we are a full-service law firm and able to advise on virtually all business matters, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions and regulation, projects and energy, antitrust, intellectual property, and real estate.

How to apply

Interested? Please apply by submitting your CV for further consideration.

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace.

It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed.

We will be happy to work with you.

For further assistance or queries regarding this opportunity please reach out to Lauren Evans at

Note to recruitment agencies:
Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific.

Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction.


Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions.

If you have any questions, please contact the APAC Recruitment Team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.
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