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法務顧問/ Legal Counsel

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A global financial institution is looking for a Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide legal support on financing transactions, manage legal and regulatory risks, negotiate documentation, and advise stakeholders on banking and finance matters. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support for financing matters across acquisition finance, asset finance, commodities finance, project finance, trade finance, margin financings, fund financings, corporate banking, secondary loan trading, and M&A advisory transactions
  • Prepare, review, negotiate, and approve financing documentation
  • Manage, monitor, identify, and advise on legal and regulatory risks relating to financing activities in Japan
  • Advise stakeholders on managing and mitigating legal risks
  • Monitor and advise on developments in Japanese banking and finance laws
  • Instruct and supervise external counsel and manage related legal costs
  • Develop and update templates for commonly used agreements and legal documents
  • Collaborate with senior management, regional legal teams, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives
  • Assist with legal, regulatory, governance, and project-related matters

Requirements:

  • More than 6 years of experience as an in-house banking and finance lawyer or in private practice with a leading Japanese or international law firm
  • Strong familiarity with Japanese laws, market practices, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in cross-border financing
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Possess a valid qualification as a lawyer in Japan
  • Fluent level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

A global financial institution providing a broad range of banking, financing, and advisory services. The organisation operates across international markets and supports complex financing transactions for corporate and institutional clients.

Keywords:

リーガルカウンセル, 銀行法務, ファイナンス法務, クロスボーダーファイナンス, 契約交渉, コンプライアンス, 規制対応, M&Aアドバイザリー, プロジェクトファイナンス, リスク管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 78M9M3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥30,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 78M9M3-4B76833E

Date posted: 25 June 2026

Consultant: Luna Saegusa