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コンプライアンスアソシエイト/ Compliance Associate

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A foreign real estate investment firm is looking for a Compliance Associate. The selected applicant will support compliance and licensing activities, including internal approvals and control systems, with some involvement in legal support.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining licensing requirements and internal rules required by the FIEL, the Real Estate Brokerage Law, and other regulations applicable to the firm
  • Assist in providing compliance advice and remedial measures arising from the firm’s business, working closely with external advisors
  • Assist in handling periodic and ad-hoc reporting for the company and other entities
  • Assist in monitoring and updating the compliance program and internal audit plan periodically, and support License Committee activities and internal audits
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing corporate documentation for special purpose companies related to the Japan business, including entity setup and dissolution, and reviewing resolutions for periodic and ad-hoc meetings, working closely with external advisors
  • Assist in the day-to-day seal application process, including supporting the document approval system and affixing corporate or special purpose company seals on documents physically or electronically
  • Assist in reviewing documents from a compliance perspective and, ideally, from a legal perspective as well

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above (law or a related field in Japan or abroad is preferred)
  • 2-3 years of work experience in the legal or compliance fields
  • Experience in real estate asset management, real estate development, investment, property management, securities, or trust-related field (compliance or legal role is preferred)
  • Experience with and knowledge of FIEL requirements
  • Experience working with external legal counsel and investment teams
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Native level written and verbal Japanese; proficient in English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience communicating with the Kanto Local Financial Bureau, Financial Services Agency, or self-regulatory bodies
  • Professional qualifications such as a Japan Real Estate Brokerage License holder (Takken Torihikishi) or a Securitization Manager (Shokenka Master)

About the Company:

A leading real estate investment and asset management firm focused on value-added strategies. Known for its deep local expertise and global perspective, the company specializes in real estate acquisition, development, and management.

Keywords:

コンプライアンス, 法務, 不動産, 投資運用, 外資系

Job Ref: WIPNBG

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Real Estate and Property

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: WIPNBG-F0AF60DC

Date posted: 20 April 2026

Consultant: Thomas Kingwell