Job Summary
- Tokyo
- Permanent
- JN -072023-1942037
- Jul 13, 2023
- Competitive
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English: Native
Japanese: Fluent
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a skilled corporate lawyer. Join a reputable team, handle challenging transactions, and advance your career with this prestigious opportunity.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, and corporate governance.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for potential transactions, identifying legal issues and proposing solutions.
- Draft and negotiate legal agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, and compliance, to support business objectives.
- Stay updated on changes in corporate laws and regulations, advising clients on potential impacts and recommending appropriate actions.
Required skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing corporate law at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Proven track record in handling a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and experience in advising clients on corporate governance matters, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
- Fluency in Japanese required
Preferred skills
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and contract drafting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues, assess risks, and provide strategic advice.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
About our client
Foreign Law Firm. Role only open to applicants who are working (or worked in the past) in Japan
Consultant Details
Consultant Details

Yannick Klein
- Manager Client Services | Legal Recruitment