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法務顧問/ Legal Counsel

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A global energy organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide legal advisory, contract negotiation, and compliance support across onshore wind projects while managing legal risks and supporting business operations across the APAC region.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal and contractual support across the full lifecycle of onshore wind projects including bidding, negotiation, implementation, warranty, and service phases
  • Advise and support preparation, drafting, and negotiation of complex project agreements including NDAs, supply agreements, service and warranty agreements, and related contracts
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the global Legal and Compliance teams to deliver consistent legal guidance
  • Evaluate contractual and commercial risks and present recommendations to senior management in line with internal guidelines
  • Coordinate with legal colleagues, sales, project management, insurance, and specialist departments throughout project execution
  • Provide legal support on IP, IT, corporate matters, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, disposals, contract and claims management
  • Deliver business-oriented legal solutions to complex issues while managing risk exposure
  • Act as a trusted legal advisor providing impartial guidance and direction based on sound legal judgement
  • Ensure compliance across key risk areas including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-trust, data privacy, human rights, and export control
  • Support the organisation in adhering to internal policies and external legal frameworks

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in legal roles across multiple jurisdictions and commercial environments
  • Experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating international project-related contracts
  • Knowledge of international energy plant, system, or construction contracts including FIDIC
  • Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Possess a valid lawyer qualification
  • Proficient in English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in the renewables sector
  • Experience working in-house or with top-ranked private law firms

About the Company:

A global leader in energy, this organisation specialises in advanced wind power solutions, delivering innovative technology and sustainable infrastructure projects across international markets. Known for engineering excellence and a strong commitment to clean energy, it offers dynamic career opportunities for professionals seeking growth in the rapidly evolving green energy sector.

Keywords:

法務, 法務顧問, 契約交渉, コンプライアンス, リスク管理, プロジェクト契約, 国際法務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 5ZMO4O

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 5ZMO4O-04008DC0

Date posted: 23 April 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop