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Hiring Company | ZeLo |
Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards, Koto-ku |
Job Type | Freelance |
Salary | 10 million yen ~ 20 million yen |
Position Overview & Key Attractions
Opportunity to work on a broad range of cases, primarily focused on international matters
Exposure to both domestic and international legal work
Work alongside attorneys with extensive experience in international law, including foreign-licensed lawyers and international firms
Broad client base: both domestic and international, from large corporations to startups
Play a key role in both inbound and outbound legal matters
Leverage your English skills and international interests directly in your legal practice
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Job Description
Experienced Attorney (International Legal Division)
General corporate legal affairs
Handling overseas and English-language matters
Collaboration with foreign attorneys
English support for legal matters related to client companies, etc.
Assigned Department: International Legal Division
Composed of 5 attorneys and 1 paralegal.
Works primarily on international cases in collaboration with other departments.
Supportive, communicative team environment allowing attorneys to focus on their work with confidence.
Selection Process
Casual interview (online)
First formal interview (online)
Final interview (in-person)
Offer
Note: Interview format or number of stages may vary depending on the situation.
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Employment Type
Legal associate under service contract
Compensation
Annual income: ¥10M – ¥20M
To be determined based on experience and qualifications
Private clients are not permitted. All cases are handled as part of the firm’s assignments and reflected in performance-based bonuses and raises.
Salary Increases: Once annually
Bonus: Once annually (performance-based)
Location
ZeLo, 3-2-24 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
1-minute walk from Toyosu Station (Exit 1c), Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
6-minute walk from Toyosu Station, Yurikamome Line
Working Hours
Generally 8 hours per weekday, based on individual discretion
Flexible options available with adjusted compensation for reduced hours.
Days Off / Leave
Weekends and national holidays are off in principle
As a freelance contract, work schedules are subject to individual discretion.
Applicants preferring no time restrictions are also welcome.
Possibility to shift workload to weekends if preferred. Some weekend work may be required depending on circumstances.
Leave:
10 days per 12-month period (dates coordinated within team)
Year-end/New Year holidays (~5 days depending on calendar)
Bereavement leave
Special leave
Benefits
Casual dress code
Free drinks (tea, coffee, water, etc.)
On-site sale of snacks, lunches, and sweets
Condolence and celebration payments
Health checkups
Equipment expense support (for creating optimal work environment)
Skill development support (e.g., book purchases, seminar attendance, study abroad support per internal policy)
Social engagement support (e.g., welcome parties, monthly shuffle lunches [optional], team celebrations)
Work Environment
Office located on the 10th floor of a high-rise with excellent views
On-site cafés, restaurants, convenience stores, and drugstores make the location highly convenient
Smoking area: Indoor smoking permitted in designated areas
Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
Career Level | Mid Career |
Minimum English Level | Business Level |
Minimum Japanese Level | None |
Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years
Career Level: Mid-level professional
English Level: Business proficiency
Japanese Level: Not required (but must be licensed to practice in Japan)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
Visa: Must be eligible to work in Japan
Skills & Licenses:
Licensed attorney
Minimum 2 years of practical experience in corporate legal affairs at a corporate law firm or foreign company (in-house)
Practical experience using English in work, with relevant English qualifications
Job Type | Freelance |
Salary | 10 million yen ~ 20 million yen |
Work Hours | Generally 8 hours per weekday, based on individual discretion. |
Holidays | Weekends and national holidays are off in principle. |
Job Division | International Legal Division |
Industry | Legal |
Company Type | Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) |