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Job ID : 1553086 Date Updated : July 24th, 2025

Senior Legal Manager - Substantial Growth Industry!

Hiring Company Major International listed company with operations worldwide and
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 15 million yen ~ 20 million yen

Job Description

You will join an exciting and expanding company in a joint venture arrangement to cover all legal matters for their operations in Japan.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

  • Provide legal support across the Company’s operations and joint venture structure

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts with external partners

  • Advise business units on legal matters and support compliance initiatives

  • Prepare and manage agreements related to the Company’s properties and operations

  • Support acquisitions and investment activities

  • Manage outside counsel and collaborate with senior internal management stakeholders

For more information and a confidential discussion, contact Andrew directly at andrew@alberto-recruitment.com or on 080 4434 7887

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Post Grad Degree (PHD/MBA etc)
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • 5–10+ years of corporate law experience, with an attorney qualification in Japan or common law jurisdiction strongly preferred

  • Proven experience managing complex transactions and related documentation

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, writing, speaking, and analytical abilities

  • Skilled at identifying and researching legal risks and providing clear, practical advice

  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 15 million yen ~ 20 million yen
Industry Other (Real Estate, Construction)

Job Category

  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Legal, Compliance
  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Other (Legal, General Affairs and PR)