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企業パラリーガル/ Corporate Paralegal

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An international legal professional services firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal. The selected candidate will assist in document preparation, coordinate transaction processes, and support cross-border deals while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Support execution of domestic and cross-border corporate and finance transactions
  • Prepare, organise, and manage transaction documentation including execution versions and closing sets
  • Coordinate document execution processes including signature circulation, resolutions, agreements, notarisation, and legalisation
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and regulatory offices
  • Manage document flow and version control across multiple parties and jurisdictions
  • Maintain transaction trackers, data rooms, and internal systems to ensure accurate deal visibility
  • Support post-closing processes including compilation and distribution of executed documentation
  • Assist in bank account and securities account opening processes and preparation of bank forms for wiring
  • Ensure compliance with Japan-specific execution formalities including notarisation, certification, and filing requirements
  • Identify opportunities to improve transaction processes and enhance efficiency
  • Communicate effectively in Japanese and English to support cross-border teams

Requirements:

  • Diploma holder or above
  • 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant in an international law firm
  • Experience supporting corporate transactions and legal documentation processes
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-office environment
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Fluent level English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Familiarity in supporting corporate financing transactions

About the Company:

An international legal firm, this organisation operates a number of offices across international locations. With a long history in the legal industry, this company is a leader in several sectors including life science, asset management and retail law.

Keywords:

パラリーガル, 法務サポート, コーポレート法務, 契約書管理, クロスボーダー取引, ドキュメント管理, 法務事務, 金融取引, データルーム管理, コンプライアンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: ALXZJM

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Paralegal

Industry: Legal

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥6,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: ALXZJM-881DA8F8

Date posted: 15 April 2026

Consultant: Jeniffer Chaplin