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法務アソシエイト/ Legal Associate

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An international mobility and technology company is looking for a Legal Associate. The selected candidate will provide strategic legal support across R&D activities, contract management, and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced innovation environment. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support for research and development activities and the commercialisation of new mobility services
  • Review and draft contracts in English and Japanese and support or lead contract negotiations
  • Manage and review legal document translations between English and Japanese
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic legal advice and mitigate risk
  • Support the resolution of labour issues and other disputes from a legal perspective

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Law
  • More than 2 years of experience in a corporate legal department
  • More than 1 and a half years of experience in reviewing and drafting contracts at a company’s legal department
  • More than 1 year of work or training experience outside Japan
  • Skilled in contract review, negotiation support, and cross-border legal coordination
  • Experience handling litigation or dispute resolution and advising on joint projects or external collaborations
  • Business level Japanese and English

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Japanese social insurance, including health, pension, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and long-term care
  • Housing allowance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Rental car support
  • In-house training programs, including software and language study

About the Company:

A cutting-edge mobility and technology company specialising in innovative automotive solutions and smart infrastructure, driving the future of connected transportation. Renowned for fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment, it offers opportunities for skilled professionals seeking growth, innovation, and impactful careers in the mobility and tech industry.

Keywords:

法務, リーガルアソシエイト, 契約書レビュー, 契約交渉, 企業内法務, モビリティ業界, テクノロジー企業, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 5IQ9Q3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: IT

Salary: Up to ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 5IQ9Q3-B18230CF

Date posted: 19 May 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop