Roles/Responsibilities
- Corporate Legal: Advise on corporate governance, manage corporate changes, handle intra-group restructuring, and draft internal policies.
- Commercial Legal: Draft and review commercial contracts, providing strategic legal counsel to business units.
- Regulatory: Oversee regulatory licenses, particularly under the Installment Sales Act, maintaining robust government relations.
- Group Integration: Coordinate with global legal teams to facilitate legal integrations and compliance with group standards.
Required skills
- Law degree and license to practice in Japan or the US, with a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
Preferred skills
- Experience dealing with financial regulations, including a general understanding of the Installment Sales Act.
- Proven track record of effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- experience in a legal role within the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to payment solutions
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Adaptability and willingness to engage with new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
About our client
Our client is a global leader in the financial services sector, dedicated to delivering innovative payment solutions. With a commitment to technology and a culture that fosters quick execution and risk-taking, they offer a dynamic work environment where performance and progress are encouraged. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence the company's legal landscape and contribute to its international growth.
This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and collaborative setting. It is suited for forward-thinking legal professionals ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in the heart of Tokyo's financial sector.