A leading global life insurance company is seeking a junior in-house Legal Counsel in Tokyo. This is an excellent opportunity for a Japan-qualified attorney (bengoshi) to develop expertise in insurance and corporate legal matters while contributing to business operations. The role offers hybrid work flexibility, career stability, and clear growth potential in a supportive legal team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on insurance, privacy, and commercial contract matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in both Japanese and English
- Support dispute resolution processes and coordinate with external counsel in litigation and ADR cases
- Offer legal guidance on internal projects and incident management
- Conduct internal legal training and assist in driving compliance initiatives
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Qualified Japanese attorney (bengoshi) with 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment
- Strong practical knowledge of insurance law, contract law, and applicable regulations
- Ability to apply legal reasoning in business-focused decision-making
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Drafting and reviewing bilingual legal documents (Japanese and English)
- Understanding of dispute resolution and compliance frameworks
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration across departments
- Proactive, responsible, and eager to grow in a corporate legal setting
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native level (required)
- English: Business-level reading and writing; willingness to improve spoken skills
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Legal experience in financial services or insurance industries
- Familiarity with regulatory law or government negotiation processes
- Experience working with both domestic and international legal frameworks
About the Company
Our client is a global life insurance company with a robust presence in Japan, offering long-term career stability and international exposure. The in-house legal team is small, collaborative, and instrumental in guiding the business on legal strategy and compliance.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work-life balance and hybrid work options
- Career development and internal mobility within a global organization
- Exposure to cross-border legal work and bilingual documentation
- Supportive legal team and a culture of collaboration
- Stable company with a people-first mindset
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