Capital Markets Lawyer

Job Description

A global law firm with an established practice in Japan is looking for a qualified attorney to join their growing capital markets team.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Advise foreign issuers with - both sovereign and financial institutions - on the legal implications and restrictions of fundraising in Japan.
• Advise Japanese issuers on their overseas securities offerings.
• Represent a diverse range of financial investors investing in capital market products in Japan.
• Advise foreign investors on Japanese regulations and legal requirements when investing in japan, on matters such as large shareholder reporting, TSE requirements and short sale regulations.
• Advise firms looking to set up business in Japan on legal implications of certain fundraising strategies.
• Advise clients on the submission of registration statements.
• Advise banks, investment managers and financial institutions on regulatory implications of Japanese Security Act, Investment Trust Act, etc...
• This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious lawyer that is looking to join a small but growing Capital Markets team with a large global platform.

Required skills

• Qualified Lawyer.
• Knowledge of Capital Market regulations and laws.
• Able to negotiate effectively in Japanese and English.

About our client
A leading global law firm with a established business in Japan.