A leading global renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide regulatory, compliance, and contract support for its Japan operations. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, regulators, and legal teams to ensure compliance, streamline legal processes, and support the growth of renewable energy projects. If you have strong legal expertise and a passion for sustainability, this is an opportunity to drive strategic legal initiatives in a rapidly growing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance, ensuring compliance across renewable energy projects.
- Partner with business stakeholders, offering training and efficiency-driven legal support.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for renewable energy product sales in Japan.
- Enhance legal contract templates and internal processes.
- Manage regulatory compliance, oversee business operations, and handle legal inquiries.
- Lead dispute resolution, liaising with regulators and responding to inquiries.
- Oversee multiple projects, reporting key legal issues to the Associate General Counsel APAC.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree, admitted to legal practice in Japan.
- 3+ years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in contract law, regulatory affairs, and compliance programs.
- Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native-level proficiency.
- English: Business-level proficiency.
- Soft Skills:
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in dynamic, cross-cultural environments.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Legal experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, or technology sector.
- Knowledge of solar technology, energy storage, and sustainability-related legal frameworks.
About the Company
A global leader in renewable energy, specializing in solar technology, module sales, and sustainable energy solutions. The company is committed to driving clean energy innovation and shaping the future of renewable power generation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work on high-impact legal projects in Japan's renewable energy sector.
- Collaborate across business, regulatory, and legal teams in a global company.
- Gain strategic influence, driving legal innovation in clean energy solutions.
- Be part of a fast-growing industry with long-term career opportunities.
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