Senior Legal Counsel Jobs Tokyo | Healthcare & Pharma

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a global healthcare technology leader in Tokyo. Working closely with senior business leaders, you will provide strategic legal guidance across commercial, operational, and corporate initiatives while helping shape business decisions in a highly regulated industry. This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a collaborative international environment and enjoys partnering with executive stakeholders to drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior business leaders on commercial, operational, governance, and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements that support business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, competition law, corporate governance, and enterprise risk management.
• Lead complex cross-functional legal projects involving multiple business units and regional stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver legal training and compliance programmes that strengthen organisational capabilities and risk awareness.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel while supporting dispute resolution and litigation matters when required.
• Partner with leadership teams to balance legal, commercial, and operational risks while enabling sustainable business growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Qualified lawyer in Japan or another major jurisdiction, with Japanese legal qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience handling sophisticated commercial legal matters.
• Proven experience partnering directly with senior executives and advising business leaders on strategic legal issues.
• Strong expertise in commercial contract negotiation, legal risk management, and corporate advisory work.
• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting multinational organisations and leading cross-functional legal projects is an advantage.
• Background managing enterprise-wide legal or compliance initiatives is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with confidence working alongside executive leadership.
• Outstanding negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions in complex and evolving business environments.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities independently.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level
• English: Business level

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in medical technology, delivering innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes across more than 150 countries. Combining cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and inclusive culture, the company is committed to advancing healthcare, driving innovation, and improving access to life-changing medical solutions worldwide.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor with direct influence on strategic business decisions across Japan.
• Partner closely with senior leadership in a highly visible and business-facing legal role.
• Join a globally recognised healthcare technology company committed to innovation and improving lives.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment with the opportunity to work from home up to four days per week.
• Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive employee benefits, and outstanding long-term career development opportunities.

Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!