法務/ Legal
A manufacturing company is looking for a Legal role. The chosen applicant will be responsible for leading and managing legal and compliance functions. This is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement legal compliance improvement plans in line with the Corporate Governance Code
- Promote strategic partnerships for new business development and manage external relations
- Handle general corporate legal matters such as global contract consultations, contract reviews, and lawyer coordination
- Build and operate compliance frameworks, collaborating with overseas regional teams
- Conduct PDCA management for internal promotion committees, theme-based audits, and employee compliance training
- Manage litigation and corporate risk
- Operate the Compliance Promotion Committee and support compliance activities across overseas subsidiaries
- Ensure regulatory adherence, reporting, and manage the Global Helpline
Requirements:
- More than 3 years of experience in legal or compliance roles
- Experience drafting and reviewing contracts
- Practical knowledge of corporate legal affairs and compliance
- Experience in health, safety, or environmental management in a manufacturing company is preferred
- Experience in international legal affairs or intellectual property is preferred
- Experience in general affairs is preferred
- Desirable knowledge
- Designing and operating legal or compliance frameworks (standardizing global
practices, assigning responsibilities between HQ and subsidiaries, organizing reporting/approval processes) - Anti-bribery compliance (due diligence, monitoring, managing gifts and entertainment, kickback prevention)
- Competition law (cartel prevention systems, regulatory investigations, leniency procedures)
- Export controls (adapting to extraterritorial regulations, streamlining processes)
- ESG / Human Rights (supply chain due diligence, grievance mechanisms)
- AI / IoT (AI governance, data utilisation processes, IP protection for trained models, etc.)
- Proficient in English
About the Company:
A technology company specialising in imaging and audio solutions. The company is known for its innovation in compact, lightweight camera systems designed for professional and enthusiast photographers.
Keywords:
法務, 法規制, コンプライアンス, 技術
Job ref: HOCNL0
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house Legal
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: Up to ¥10,500,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Language: Japanese - Professional working
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: HOCNL0-66F978B5
Date posted: 24 July 2025
Consultant: Sana Irfan
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