My client, a major American financial services company, is looking for a Japanese-qualified lawyer (bengoshi) with around 3–10 years of experience.
It's a particularly great opportunity for those on the junior side, as it's quite rare to join a firm of this caliber so early in your career.
Role Responsibilities
1. Business Development Support
- Provide legal support for new business initiatives and development projects.
- Review operational risk matters and advise on related implementation efforts.
2. Contract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Guide internal stakeholders on standard terms, conditions, and business processes.
3. Regulatory Affairs
- Monitor and interpret upcoming regulatory changes in Japan that may affect the company's operations.
- Relevant areas include financial services, payments, consumer protection, electronic money, competition, data privacy, and outsourcing regulations.
- Work closely with Government Affairs and Compliance to support advocacy efforts, resolve interpretive issues, and advise on implementation.
4. Strategic Transactions and Major Deals
- Provide proactive, business-focused legal advice for major commercial transactions, including M&A-related matters, strategic alliances, and the structuring and negotiation of key deals.
5. Dispute Resolution
- Manage and advise on litigation, disputes, and claims involving the company.
- Aim to achieve constructive, mutually beneficial outcomes that protect the organization's brand and stakeholder value.
6. General Legal Advisory
- Offer guidance on legal entity governance, business structuring, and other legal or regulatory matters arising within a large multinational enterprise.
7. Budget and Administrative Oversight
- Manage legal spend within the allocated budget.
- Support internal reporting obligations and contribute to legal department operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed attorney in Japan with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial services, payments, technology, or related sectors.
- Prior in-house experience at a financial institution or multinational corporation is preferred.
- Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English, with demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements in both languages.
Required Skills
- Communication: Ability to convey complex legal issues clearly and concisely to business partners and colleagues across the region.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and maintain strong working relationships.
- Business Acumen & Innovation: Ability to contextualize legal advice within broader business objectives and contribute creatively to strategic discussions.
- Professional Presence: Maintains composure under pressure; able to address difficult topics while guiding stakeholders toward practical solutions.
- Agility & Collaboration: Works efficiently in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities and partnering with key stakeholders to achieve results.
- Pragmatic Legal Judgment: Applies legal knowledge in a practical, commercially minded manner.
- Mindset: Positive attitude, growth-oriented approach, and strong team orientation.
Employee Benefits (Summary)
The company offers a range of benefits designed to support holistic well-being—physically, financially, and emotionally—while providing the flexibility required to thrive both personally and professionally. Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- Financial wellness and retirement programs
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- Flexible work model (hybrid, onsite, or remote depending on role)
- Parental leave policies
- Access to wellness resources or on-site health services (location dependent)
- Confidential mental health and counseling support
- Career development and training programs
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