Legal Specialist Pharmaceutical Jobs Tokyo|In-house Legal

Take the next step in your in-house legal career with a globally recognised healthcare technology company. As a Legal Specialist, you will support commercial, compliance, and corporate legal matters while partnering with business teams and experienced legal professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking legal jobs in Tokyo within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, offering exposure to international business operations, meaningful projects, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements supporting business operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal advice on commercial and day-to-day legal matters.
• Support compliance, corporate governance, and legal risk management initiatives across the business.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments impacting the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
• Collaborate with senior legal counsel on strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on legal matters and dispute management.
• Contribute to legal training initiatives and continuously improve internal legal processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Approximately 2-5 years of experience within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting corporate legal, compliance, or commercial matters.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline.
• Strong understanding of commercial legal principles and legal documentation.
• Experience using legal research tools and working within corporate legal processes is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn the healthcare industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders across functions.
• Capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level.
• English: Business level, with confidence in reading, drafting, and negotiating legal documents.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
• Knowledge of Japanese healthcare regulations or competition law.
• Experience working in an international or English-speaking business environment.

About the Company

Our client is one of the world's leading healthcare technology companies, delivering innovative medical solutions that improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide. Operating in more than 150 countries, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Employees enjoy the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements while building rewarding international careers.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary with annual incentive bonus and employee stock purchase programme.
• Hybrid working model with work-from-home flexibility (3-4 days per week) and flexible working hours with no core time.
• Comprehensive learning programmes, mentoring, and structured career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative international legal team working on impactful healthcare initiatives.
• Excellent employee benefits including generous leave policies, wellbeing support, casual dress code, remote work options, and minimal overtime.

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