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法務マネージャー/ Legal Manager

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A global automobile manufacturing company is looking for a Legal Manager. The selected candidate will lead legal advisory, risk management, and corporate governance while supporting business operations and stakeholders. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on financial, corporate, and consumer laws to internal stakeholders
  • Draft, review, and approve contracts, policies, and legal documentation
  • Lead negotiations with external partners, regulators, and shareholders
  • Manage legal risks by monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring compliance
  • Oversee legal operations including budget planning and law firm coordination
  • Support governance by organising board meetings and shareholder documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in law (LLB or LLM)
  • More than 7 years of practical experience as an in-house legal person in charge of in-house legal affairs in accordance with Japanese law at a company in Japan
  • Experience advising management
  • Prior experience in managing and supervising law firms
  • Proven experience in the financial services industry
  • Native level Japanese; fluent level reading, written, and spoken English

About the Company:

An international automobile manufacturer. The business seeks to offer the value of automobiles to all people. Additionally, the business sells other products and automotive parts.

Keywords:

法律,法務,コンプライアンス, 法律, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: SFD9KO

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Automotive

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

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Chiba

Job Reference: SFD9KO-4F704192

Date posted: 13 June 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop