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法務顧問/ Legal Counsel

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A renowned IT company is seeking a Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive legal support across Japan operations and projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage entity incorporation and corporate secretarial matters, ensuring compliance with governance standards
  • Support M&A transactions, including local law advisory and post-acquisition agreements
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and commercial contracts
  • Translate and review legal materials between Japanese and English with accuracy and consistency
  • Advise internal teams on legal risks and compliance strategies to support business objectives
  • Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends affecting Japan operations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Law from a recognised university in Japan
  • More than 4 years of experience in legal (from law firm and/or in-house legal department is a plus
  • Background in Japanese legal systems (international or cross-border legal matters is ideal)
  • Possess valid Japanese bar examination qualification is desired
  • Bilingual level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A renowned digital infrastructure provider dedicated to building sustainable, scalable, and carrier-neutral data centres across Asia. The company focuses on reliability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility to support the growing demands of hyperscale and enterprise clients.

Keywords:

法律,法務,コンプライアンス, 法律, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: C1GIEQ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: C1GIEQ-A46BACC5

Date posted: 21 April 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop