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法務顧問/ Legal Counsel

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A multinational consumer goods company is seeking a Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide commercial legal advice, manage legal risks, support contract management, and partner with business stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective legal operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as primary legal advisor for general commercial legal matters and support local management and APAC legal teams
  • Provide proactive legal guidance to identify and mitigate risks across commercial activities including events, marketing, and sales
  • Ensure appropriate commercial agreements are in place with service providers, customers, and third parties
  • Report key legal matters to APAC Area Legal Counsel and coordinate with global legal and specialist teams
  • Support legal self-service initiatives by developing templates, training employees, and improving contract management processes
  • Utilise legal document and matter management systems to maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Prepare legal documents, reports, agreements, and correspondence in both English and Japanese
  • Translate legal documents and provide interpretation support during meetings and negotiations
  • Manage external counsel selection, engagement, and budget in collaboration with regional legal leadership
  • Deliver legal training programmes and support implementation of legal tools and compliance initiatives
  • Support legal project management for business initiatives requiring legal oversight

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience in legal practice
  • Experience in commercial law including contracts, compliance, and antitrust
  • Experience working with international stakeholders and global legal teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across diverse teams
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Proficient in Japanese in English

About the Company:

A globally recognised consumer goods company with a strong presence across international markets. The organisation is known for its dynamic brand, fast-paced environment, and focus on innovation and marketing excellence.

Keywords:

法務, コマーシャル法務, 契約管理, コンプライアンス, リスク管理, リーガルカウンセル, 法律顧問, グローバル法務, 契約書作成, 法務プロジェクト, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: MR9HUQ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥14,000,000 - ¥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: MR9HUQ-79DE6D4B

Date posted: 27 April 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop