企業パラリーガル/ Corporate Paralegal

An international legal professional services firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal. The selected candidate will assist in document preparation, coordinate transaction processes, and support cross-border deals while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Support execution of domestic and cross-border corporate and finance transactions
• Prepare, organise, and manage transaction documentation including execution versions and closing sets
• Coordinate document execution processes including signature circulation, resolutions, agreements, notarisation, and legalisation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and regulatory offices
• Manage document flow and version control across multiple parties and jurisdictions
• Maintain transaction trackers, data rooms, and internal systems to ensure accurate deal visibility
• Support post-closing processes including compilation and distribution of executed documentation
• Assist in bank account and securities account opening processes and preparation of bank forms for wiring
• Ensure compliance with Japan-specific execution formalities including notarisation, certification, and filing requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve transaction processes and enhance efficiency
• Communicate effectively in Japanese and English to support cross-border teams

Requirements:

• Diploma holder or above
• 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant in an international law firm
• Experience supporting corporate transactions and legal documentation processes
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-office environment
• Ability to work overtime
• Fluent level English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

• Familiarity in supporting corporate financing transactions

About the Company:

An international legal firm, this organisation operates a number of offices across international locations. With a long history in the legal industry, this company is a leader in several sectors including life science, asset management and retail law.

Keywords:

パラリーガル, 法務サポート, コーポレート法務, 契約書管理, クロスボーダー取引, ドキュメント管理, 法務事務, 金融取引, データルーム管理, コンプライアンス, 求人, 外資系

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