Join a global investment bank's in-house legal team to advise on structured products, OTC derivatives, and cross-border transactions. This is a high-impact legal position supporting complex financial instruments and regulatory compliance within Japan and across APAC. You'll collaborate closely with global legal, compliance, and business stakeholders in a dynamic and lawyer-centric environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support on structured products, OTC derivatives, and related regulations in Japan and cross-border.
- Review, draft, and negotiate transactional and regulatory documents.
- Advise on legal and policy matters across various asset classes and trading platforms.
- Collaborate with global and regional legal, compliance, and business teams.
- Manage external counsel and support internal compliance and control initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Japan-qualified lawyer with 3+ years at a top law firm or financial institution.
- Strong expertise in drafting, negotiation, and regulatory interpretation.
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Effective multitasking in high-pressure environments.
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native
- English: Intermediate to Business-level proficiency
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with equity, fixed income, FX, and commodity asset classes.
- Experience with cross-border legal matters or APAC regulatory environments.
- Transaction management and legal research capabilities.
About the Company
A prestigious global financial institution with a deep bench of legal professionals, the company is renowned for its structured finance capabilities. The Japan legal team is evolving to a lawyer-centric model to support growing demand for high-level advisory on sophisticated market matters.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Highly competitive compensation and senior-level exposure
- Work on sophisticated, cross-border legal issues
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Strong internal compliance and legal infrastructure
- Flexibility and collaboration in a global environment
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