Employment Type:
Full-Time
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Japan-based manufacturer operating in the consumer products sector, with a strong domestic footprint and increasing involvement in cross-border business activities.
The company combines a stable operating base in Japan with international group connectivity and is currently strengthening its corporate and legal foundations to support long-term growth and governance excellence.
The organization values practical expertise, collaboration, and leadership, and is seeking a senior legal professional to take ownership of legal matters for its Japan operations while acting as a key counterpart to overseas stakeholders.
Key ResponsibilitiesThis is a senior leadership role with broad responsibility for legal matters across the Japan business.
Act as the senior legal representative for the Japan entity, reporting into an overseas legal leadership structure
Oversee all legal matters in Japan, including:
Commercial and contract law
Labor law and employee relations
Corporate governance and compliance
Regulatory and risk-related matters
Lead complex legal discussions with overseas stakeholders, balancing cultural sensitivity with firm legal judgment
Advise senior management on strategic legal issues, particularly those involving cross-border structures and transactions
Provide legal guidance on:
Transfer pricing matters
Permanent establishment (PE) considerations
Cross-border and intercompany arrangements
Manage, mentor, and develop a small in-house legal team
Strengthen and standardize legal frameworks, policies, and processes within the Japan organization
Required Qualifications
Fluency in Japanese and business-level English (both required)
Strong grounding in Japanese law, gained through in-house and/or relevant professional experience
Proven experience working with overseas headquarters or international stakeholders
Ability to manage complex, high-level discussions with senior management
Demonstrated leadership capability and strong interpersonal skills
Experience in a multinational or cross-border corporate environment
Preferred
Additional Asian language capability (e.g., Chinese)
Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or consumer product companies
Why This Role
This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy in Japan while operating within a broader international framework.
It is well-suited for a senior legal professional seeking autonomy, visibility, and long-term impact within a stable yet evolving organization.
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