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リーガルカウンセル/ Legal Counsel

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A global banking and financial services company is looking for a Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide legal support and strategic advice to business units, balancing legal risk and business goals. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal counsel to designated business units or functions
  • Specialise in a specific legal practice area while supporting broader business objectives
  • Advise on a range of legal matters with moderate complexity
  • Conduct legal research and develop appropriate legal solutions
  • Review business issues and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Partner with risk, audit, and compliance leaders to align legal strategies

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree or above in legal or local country equivalent
  • 3-7 years of experience as a qualified attorney is ideal
  • Experience in corporate legal within the financial services industry
  • Prior experience in assigned practice area (securities, employment, etc.) with an outside law firm is preferred
  • Possess valid professional licence/certification by the local country or jurisdiction
  • Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

On the back of its strong credit rating and solid capital base, this banking and financial services corporation enjoys success across multiple countries. With decades of experience in Japan, this company has a deep familiarity with both the Japanese economy and Japanese business culture.

Keywords:

法律,法務,コンプライアンス, 法律, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HABBGC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HABBGC-07D7F061

Date posted: 15 July 2025

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop