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Job ID : 1572393 Date Updated : January 13th, 2026
世界的な金融機関において、日本のリーガル機能をゼロから構築・統括する希少案件

【外資系金融】シニアリーガルカウンセル|〜5000万円

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

世界的な外資系金融グループにて、日本法人のリーガル機能を統括するシニアポジションです。

日本およびAPAC地域における株式関連投資・資本市場取引を法務面から主導し、経営層の意思決定に直結する役割を担っていただきます。

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主な職務内容

  • 日本およびAPACにおける第三者割当、PIPE取引、株式関連投資の法務対応の統括(ストラクチャリング、DD、交渉、クロージングまで)
  • スピードと統制を両立させた法務・コンプライアンス体制の設計・構築
  • 日本法人の設立・ガバナンス運営の主導(規制当局・外部アドバイザーとやりとり含む)
  • クロスボーダー取引・リスク管理・契約雛形の整備(グローバル法務チームと協働)
  • 外部法律事務所の選定・マネジメント(費用・品質・パフォーマンス管理)
  • ISDA契約や株式デリバティブ関連契約の交渉・締結
  • 紛争対応・エンフォースメント戦略の立案および実行
  • 発行体、金融機関、法律事務所との関係構築を通じた市場アクセス強化




This is a senior leadership opportunity to build and lead the Japan legal function within a global investment platform operating at the forefront of capital markets and investment banking. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role supporting equity-linked investments, structured transactions, and cross-border activities across APAC, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. The role offers high visibility, strategic influence, and direct impact on complex, high-value transactions.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute third-party allotments, PIPE transactions, and other equity-linked investments across Japan and APAC, from structuring and diligence through negotiation and closing.
  • Design and implement legal and compliance workflows that balance execution speed with control, governance, and transparency.
  • Drive Japan entity formation and ongoing governance, working closely with external advisors and regulators.
  • Collaborate with global legal teams on cross-border policies, risk management, and transaction precedents.
  • Manage external counsel relationships, including engagement strategy, fees, and performance oversight.
  • Negotiate ISDA agreements and equity-derivative documentation to support hedging and structured investments.
  • Lead enforcement strategies and coordinate dispute management when required.
  • Build strong relationships with issuers, financial institutions, and law firms to enhance market access and execution capability.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 10 years
Career Level Executive
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

必須条件 経験・資格:

  • 日本弁護士資格
  • 大手法律事務所、または国際的な金融機関(外資系・国内系いずれでも可)の企業内弁護士としての経験7〜12年程度
  • 第三者割当、PIPEs、上場企業ファイナンスに関する実務経験
  • 株式関連商品の専門知識(転換社債、新株予約権、ライツイシュー含む)
  • 金商法(開示規制・インサイダー取引規制等)に関する深い理解
  • 日本における法人設立・コンプライアンス体制構築の経験
  • APACまたは米国資本市場取引に関わった経験
ソフトスキル:
  • ビジネス感覚
  • 複雑な法的論点を多様なステークホルダーにわかりやすく説明し、コンセンサスを形成するリーダーシップ
  • 冷静な対応力、ストレス耐性
  • 謙虚な姿勢
  • グローバルなマインド
  • 自律的に業務を進めつつ、適切なエスカレーションができる実務能力
語学力:
  • 日本語: ネイティブ
  • 英語: 流暢(Fluent)
歓迎条件
  • デリバティブ、ISDA、ストラクチャードファイナンスの経験
  • 投資運用会社・金融業界の経験
  • 確率論・ゲーム理論的思考への興味関心
この求人がおすすめの理由
  • 世界的な金融機関において、日本のリーガル機能をゼロから構築・統括するレアチャンス
  • 資本市場・投資戦略に直接関与するやりがい
  • 長時間労働ではなく、成果と効率を重視するカルチャー
  • フラットで国際色豊かな環境
  • 高報酬(〜5000万円)

Required Skills and QualificationsExperience
  • Japan-qualified lawyer (弁護士) with 7-12+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or multinational financial institution.
  • Direct experience advising on third-party allotments, PIPE transactions, or public-company financings in Japan.
  • Strong expertise in equity-linked instruments, including convertible bonds, warrants, and rights issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of Japanese securities regulations, including disclosure and insider trading frameworks.
  • Experience establishing corporate entities and compliance frameworks in Japan.
  • Exposure to APAC and/or U.S. capital markets transactions.
Soft Skills
  • Commercially pragmatic, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Calm, highly organized, and effective under pressure across multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Collaborative, low-ego communicator with a strong global mindset.
  • Confident leader able to operate independently while escalating appropriately.
Language Requirements
  • Japanese: Native

  • English: Fluent

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with derivatives, ISDA documentation, or structured finance transactions.
  • Background in investment management or broader financial services.
  • Interest in data-driven, probabilistic, or game-theory-based decision-making approaches.
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Career-defining opportunity to build and lead Japan's legal function.
  • Hands-on role influencing strategy, structure, and execution across complex capital markets transactions.
  • High-trust culture focused on autonomy, efficiency, and strategic thinking rather than long hours.
  • Highly competitive compensation, up to JPY 50M+ for outstanding profiles.
  • Flat, international organization that values collaboration, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Bank, Trust Bank

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