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- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 7.4M - 10.6M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A growing Japanese technology company providing cloud-based business solutions is seeking a Corporate Legal Specialist to support its expanding operations. This newly created position offers exposure to corporate governance, regulatory matters and M&A within an established legal team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Support board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes and board effectiveness evaluations.</li><li>Manage regulatory licences, renewals, corporate registrations and communications with authorities.</li><li>Develop and update internal policies, articles of incorporation and approval authorities.</li><li>Strengthen subsidiary governance, with responsibilities split approximately equally between parent-company and subsidiary matters.</li><li>Support M&A due diligence, legal risk assessments, transaction execution and related contract reviews.</li><li>Prepare statutory disclosure documents and contribute to improvements in legal processes.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least two years of relevant legal experience; candidates from any industry are welcome.</li><li>Fluent Japanese, including the ability to read and draft legal documents. English is not required.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with management and other departments.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying issues, seeking clarification and implementing solutions.</li><li>Experience in regulatory licensing, subsidiary management or M&A would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Broaden your corporate legal experience across governance, licensing and M&A.</li><li>Support new businesses and acquisitions within a growing technology group.</li><li>Explore AI tools and new approaches to improving legal operations.</li><li>Tokyo-based hybrid working, with at least three days per week in the office.</li><li>Annual compensation of JPY 7.43M-10.63M, including fixed bonuses and a fixed overtime allowance covering 35 hours per month. Additional overtime is paid separately.</li><li>Benefits include housing and childcare support, an employee shareholding plan and a defined-contribution pension, subject to eligibility.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7.4 - 10.6 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013530103</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNTI5OTEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-23T06:40:44Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 16.0M - 25.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A growing fintech company is seeking legal professionals to support its payments and financial services businesses. Two opportunities are available, focusing on financial legal affairs and international legal affairs within a diverse, technology-driven organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Report to the Head of Legal and advise business teams on payments and financial services matters.</li><li>Provide legal support for new businesses and services from the planning stage, including assessing business structures and reviewing contracts.</li><li>Research financial regulations and other applicable industry requirements.</li><li>Respond to day-to-day legal inquiries and provide practical, commercially focused advice.</li><li>For the international position, support overseas subsidiary establishment and operations, review and negotiate English-language agreements, and coordinate with overseas colleagues and external advisers.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of legal experience, ideally within financial services, technology, or fintech.</li><li>Experience advising on commercial agreements, financial regulations, or new business initiatives.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and strong stakeholder communication skills.</li><li>For the international position, English proficiency sufficient for contract review, negotiation, and overseas stakeholder communication is essential.</li><li>Attorney qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to support a fast-moving business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Help shape new financial products and services from an early stage.</li><li>Choose between a domestic financial legal focus and an international remit.</li><li>Join an established legal team within a growing fintech business.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working and super flextime with no core hours.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits, including retirement savings support, a work-from-home allowance, insurance, and language learning.</li><li>Tokyo-based opportunities offering compensation up to ¥25M plus a variable bonus, depending on experience.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>16 - 25 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013522917</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMDAwMDMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-21T00:46:53Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 15.0M - 25.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global real estate investment and asset management firm with an established presence in Japan is seeking a senior legal professional to support its growing data center and logistics businesses. The company offers an international working environment, flexible working arrangements, and a flat, open culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal, compliance, and governance support across data center and logistics projects, domestic fund formation, and capital raising.</li><li>Advise throughout the real estate investment lifecycle, including land acquisition, development, financing, leasing, asset management, and equity fundraising.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate agreements in Japanese and English, including real estate, fund, investor, financing, construction, and commercial contracts.</li><li>Support asset securitization plans and related regulatory filings, coordinating with external counsel and professional advisers.</li><li>Partner with business teams, overseas fund management teams, and global legal colleagues to deliver projects in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Report to the COO and collaborate with the global functional team, handling complex legal matters with a high degree of independence.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least 8 years of legal experience in real estate, investments, or project finance.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and strong business-level English, with the ability to review and negotiate contracts in both languages.</li><li>Experience supporting data center projects is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience in real estate funds, financing, development, or capital raising would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work independently across international and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Legal qualification is welcome but not required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Play a key role in a growing data center business alongside established logistics investments.</li><li>Gain broad exposure across the full real estate investment and fund lifecycle.</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership and international teams across APAC.</li><li>Join a flat, open culture with flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Tokyo-based opportunity at Director or Senior Manager level.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 25 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013521205</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMDA0OTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-14T06:08:49Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 10.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A globally recognized luxury and consumer brand is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support and enhance its compliance framework in Japan. Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, the successful candidate will help promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance across a dynamic international business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's global compliance program in Japan, ensuring alignment with local legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Partner closely with Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and global Compliance teams to provide practical compliance advice and support business initiatives.</li><li>Conduct compliance risk assessments, support regulatory investigations, perform legal research, and contribute to Compliance Committee activities.</li><li>Develop and deliver compliance training, communications, and awareness programs to strengthen organizational understanding of key compliance risks.</li><li>Support business transformation initiatives through a "compliance by design" approach, helping embed compliance considerations into operational processes from the outset.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Japanese attorney (Bengoshi) strongly preferred, although foreign-qualified lawyers with relevant multinational experience will also be considered.</li><li>Approximately 5+ years of legal and/or compliance experience gained in-house and/or at a leading law firm.</li><li>Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks, with exposure to areas such as competition law, labor law, anti-bribery and corruption, AML, data privacy, and fair trade regulations.</li><li>Experience implementing compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, and driving compliance initiatives within a multinational organization.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with overseas stakeholders.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, presentation, project management, and change management capabilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Rare opportunity to shape compliance strategy and culture within a globally admired luxury brand.</li><li>High visibility role partnering directly with domestic leadership as well as regional and global compliance teams.</li><li>Broad compliance coverage spanning anti-bribery, AML, competition law, labor law, fair trade regulations, data privacy, and regulatory investigations.</li><li>Move beyond purely technical legal work and act as a trusted business partner influencing key strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Join an internationally connected organization that values collaboration, professional development, and ethical leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013540001</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFrc3ltLkRlbWlhbm92LjcxNDIwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-11-12T07:15:52Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 18.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established global healthcare organization with a strong footprint in Japan and across international markets. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced legal professional to join their team as a Senior Legal Counsel.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to business leaders across the organization. You will work closely with both local and international stakeholders, supporting a wide range of legal, contractual, and regulatory matters while helping the business navigate an evolving healthcare landscape.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted legal advisor and business partner to senior stakeholders across multiple functions</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements</li><li>Provide legal support on contract management and risk assessment matters</li><li>Advise on pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory requirements</li><li>Support product launches, marketing initiatives, and commercial activities from a legal perspective</li><li>Collaborate with compliance, regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to ensure business objectives are achieved responsibly</li><li>Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions</li><li>Support corporate projects, policy development, and other strategic initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills</li><li>Qualified lawyer or equivalent in-house legal experience</li><li>Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management</li><li>Solid understanding of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences regulations</li><li>Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making</li><li>Comfortable working with both Japanese and international stakeholders</li><li>Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic business environment</li><li>Strong commercial mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a leading multinational healthcare company with a strong market presence</li><li>Highly visible business partnering role supporting commercial and corporate functions</li><li>Broad exposure to legal, compliance, and regulatory matters within a regulated industry</li><li>Collaborative international environment with frequent interaction with global stakeholders</li><li>Dynamic and fast-paced culture where legal is viewed as a strategic business partner</li><li>Attractive compensation package with strong career development opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>18 - 23 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013494473</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM5NTgwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-28T03:13:40Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 20.0M - 25.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile | 企業概要</strong><br /><br />An established multinational financial services company is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer for its Tokyo legal team. The role provides hands-on legal support to business and corporate functions, with opportunities to collaborate internationally.<br /><br /><strong>The Role | 職務内容</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements covering consulting services, software, data licensing and supplier arrangements.</li><li>Advise business and procurement stakeholders on contractual risks and practical solutions.</li><li>Support complex negotiations, balancing legal protection with commercial priorities.</li><li>Work with legal specialists to resolve privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property and regulatory issues.</li><li>Develop contract templates and internal guidance to improve consistency and efficiency.</li><li>Coordinate external counsel and manage their support as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills | 応募資格</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified to practice law in Japan, with a law degree or equivalent.</li><li>At least seven years of relevant commercial contracting experience gained in leading law firms and in-house legal teams.</li><li>Native Japanese and Fluent English (Reporting to the New York Office)</li><li>Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly for vendor, procurement and technology agreements.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple matters independently and build effective relationships across teams.</li><li>Sound commercial judgment and a practical approach to legal advice.</li><li>Financial services experience is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント</strong></p><ul><li>Handle a varied portfolio of commercial and technology contracts.</li><li>Partner directly with business stakeholders on negotiations and commercial decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with legal colleagues across jurisdictions and specialist areas.</li><li>Help improve how the organization manages contracts and legal support.</li></ul><p><strong>Location | </strong><strong>勤務地</strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary | </strong><strong>給与</strong></p><p>20 - 25 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number <strong>| </strong><strong>参照番号</strong>: 67040-0013502821</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzIyMzMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-30T08:01:37Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 14.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Our client, a leading international consumer and luxury brand organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Manager to support its Japan operations and act as a trusted legal advisor to the business.</li><li>This role will be responsible for contract management, contract drafting and negotiation, as well as trademark and brand protection matters. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial stakeholders and global legal teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while safeguarding the company's valuable brand assets.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements</li><li>Provide legal support to business functions including Sales, Marketing, Retail, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain</li><li>Advise stakeholders on legal and contractual risks</li><li>Lead contract management processes and improve legal operational efficiency</li><li>Manage trademark portfolios and support intellectual property matters</li><li>Oversee brand protection initiatives, including enforcement against infringement and counterfeit activities</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel on legal disputes and specialized matters</li><li>Support compliance initiatives and corporate governance requirements</li><li>Partner closely with regional and global legal teams on cross-border matters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Significant in-house legal or commercial law experience</li><li>Strong experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation</li><li>Expertise in trademark, intellectual property, and brand protection matters</li><li>Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities</li><li>Experience in consumer goods, retail, luxury, fashion, or branded products industries is highly preferred</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to protect and support a globally recognized premium brand</li><li>Strategic position with direct interaction with senior business leaders</li><li>Broad exposure across commercial, intellectual property, and compliance matters</li><li>Collaborative international environment with regional and global exposure</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities within a well-established global organization</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>14 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013536780</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM0OTYyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-11-09T07:13:28Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 5.0M - 9.5M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>An established global insurance company is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to support its Corporate Secretary and Legal Operations functions in Tokyo. This position offers a broad scope across corporate governance, legal administration, and process improvement within a bilingual working environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Support both the Corporate Secretary Manager and Legal Operations Manager, with responsibilities split approximately equally between the two functions.</li><li>Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, scheduling, meeting materials, minutes preparation support, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Manage communications with executives and committee members, document storage, access permissions, and corporate seal administration.</li><li>Support legal process improvements, operational efficiency, and cost management.</li><li>Assist with regulatory compliance, statutory submissions, and audit requests.</li><li>Coordinate external law firms and vendors, including contract and performance management.</li><li>Support LegalTech implementation, document management, knowledge sharing, and training activities.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant experience in legal administration, corporate secretarial support, or related operations.</li><li>Background as a legal secretary, paralegal, law firm office manager, contracts manager, or administrator with legal responsibilities.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Effective communication skills and confidence coordinating with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Candidates from any industry are welcome<strong>.</strong></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Gain experience across both corporate governance and legal operations.</li><li>Work closely with two managers and an established legal team.</li><li>Join a global organization with a long-standing presence in Japan.</li><li>Benefit from hybrid working, flextime, and relatively low overtime.</li><li>Compensation up to ¥9.5M annually, including bonus, plus additional overtime pay in accordance with company policy.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>5 - 9.5 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013519339</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uNzE1NzMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-14T06:14:42Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 1.5M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A major Japanese-listed group is seeking a bilingual legal, risk and corporate-services professional to join the executive leadership team of its established Australian subsidiary. Following an initial training and transition period in Tokyo, the successful candidate will relocate to Sydney and serve as the principal bridge between the Australian business and its Japanese headquarters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the local CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board on legal, risk, compliance, governance and broader corporate-services matters.</li><li>Lead and continually develop the company's legal, enterprise risk, compliance and corporate-governance frameworks.</li><li>Advise on major customer, supplier, technology, property and other commercial agreements.</li><li>Oversee disputes, regulatory matters, external legal advisers, compliance incidents and investigations.</li><li>Prepare Board papers and provide recommendations concerning legal, governance, risk and compliance matters.</li><li>Establish the organization's risk appetite and oversee operational risk, business continuity, crisis management and incident-response frameworks.</li><li>Provide executive oversight of People & Culture, workplace health and safety, operational standards and offshore shared-service functions.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, business transformation and new commercial opportunities.</li><li>Coordinate closely with the Japanese parent company and align the Australian business with group policies and reporting requirements.</li><li>Complete an initial training and transition period of approximately three months in Tokyo before relocating to Sydney.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>At least eight years of combined experience across legal, risk, compliance, governance, human resources or corporate services.</li><li>A degree in law, business, commerce, risk management or a related discipline.</li><li>Legal qualification or eligibility to hold a practising certificate is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Experience working with senior management, Boards, external advisers and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Management experience, including the supervision of employees, external consultants or professional advisers.</li><li>Strong commercial judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and English, with the ability to report to headquarters in Japanese and manage local stakeholders in English.</li><li>Experience within an international organization or supporting overseas operations.</li><li>Willingness to undertake training in Tokyo and subsequently relocate to Sydney.</li><li>Applications must include both English and Japanese résumés.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Relocate to Sydney and develop an international leadership career within an established Australia and New Zealand business.</li><li>Join the company's executive leadership structure and work closely with the local CEO and Board.</li><li>Oversee a broad portfolio spanning legal, risk, compliance, governance, People & Culture and operational controls.</li><li>Act as the principal link between the Australian subsidiary and its Japanese-listed parent company.</li><li>Receive company support for visa sponsorship, relocation, housing and eligible family-related arrangements.</li><li>Begin with structured training and handover at the group headquarters in Tokyo.</li><li>Join an established regional operation with approximately 1,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.</li><li>Initial Japan compensation is expected to be approximately JPY 11-14 million, with flexibility depending on experience. Compensation will be adjusted to the local Australian market following relocation.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013501225</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMzYwMzMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-15T02:00:59Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 10.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global healthcare and life sciences company is looking for an in-house counsel to support a broad range of legal and compliance matters while partnering closely with the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice and support to various business functions, acting as a trusted legal partner to the business.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including matters involving overseas parties and complex legal issues.</li><li>Support compliance and corporate ethics initiatives, including training, audits, and internal investigations.</li><li>Work closely with external counsel on specialist legal matters.</li><li>Contribute to improving legal operations through process enhancement, legal technology, AI utilization, and legal DX.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Japanese-qualified attorney (Bengoshi) is mandatory.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English are required.</li><li>3-7 years of practical legal experience is preferred, although strong potential and motivation will also be considered.</li><li>In-house experience is welcome but not essential.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive, and interested in improving legal processes beyond traditional legal advisory work.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a global organization and work across both Legal and Compliance.</li><li>Act as a trusted business partner, providing practical legal advice beyond traditional contract review.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to legal transformation, including AI utilization and legal DX.</li><li>Gain broad exposure to complex commercial, compliance, and cross-border matters.</li><li>Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities to make a visible impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013504565</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMzI3NTcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-05T04:53:30Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 20.0M - 25.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Company Profile<br /></strong></p><p>A leading global insurance and risk advisory group is seeking an M&A lawyer to join its growing M&A practice in Tokyo. This is a client-facing advisory and insurance-broking role rather than a traditional in-house legal position, offering the opportunity to apply transactional legal expertise in a commercial and revenue-generating environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Review M&A transactions and identify legal, tax, cyber and other potential risks.</li><li>Advise corporate, private equity, infrastructure and investment clients on W&I, tax liability, contingent-risk and other M&A-related insurance solutions.</li><li>Collect transaction information, obtain and negotiate quotations from insurers, and present proposed solutions to clients.</li><li>Coordinate the underwriting process through policy inception, transaction closing and post-closing servicing.</li><li>Conduct insurance due diligence and support portfolio-related advisory engagements.</li><li>Manage relationships with clients, insurers, law firms, private equity funds and other advisers.</li><li>Support business development by identifying opportunities, building market relationships and converting opportunities into engagements.</li><li>Prepare presentations, articles and other materials promoting the team's capabilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified lawyer in Japan or another jurisdiction.</li><li>M&A transactional experience, ideally gained within a law firm.</li><li>Experience reviewing transaction documents, conducting due diligence and identifying deal-related risks.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level or fluent English.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.</li><li>Commercial mindset and interest in developing client relationships and new business.</li><li>Willingness to transition from traditional legal practice into an advisory and revenue-generating position.</li><li>Previous insurance experience is beneficial but not required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Continue working closely with M&A transactions while moving beyond conventional legal practice.</li><li>Apply legal expertise within a commercial, client-facing advisory role.</li><li>Advise leading corporations, private equity firms and investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.</li><li>Join a growing Japan M&A practice within a well-established global organization.</li><li>Work alongside professionals from legal, tax, accounting, insurance and risk backgrounds.</li><li>Receive training in W&I and other transactional risk-insurance solutions; prior insurance experience is not required.</li><li>Flexible working arrangement with approximately 50% work from home.</li><li>Competitive base compensation of approximately JPY 23 million, with potential flexibility depending on experience.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>20 - 25 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013502806</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uODc1MzcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-15T01:18:57Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A company with operations in Japan and APAC is seeking a Principal Counsel to advise on commercial transactions, technology-related legal matters, and strategic projects, working closely with overseas legal teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including sales, services, intellectual property licensing, and joint ventures.</li><li>Advise on existing and new products, covering intellectual property, data privacy, marketing, competition law, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Partner with overseas legal teams to develop contract standards, licensing guidelines, and internal compliance policies.</li><li>Provide legal support for special projects across the company and its affiliates.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified attorney in Japan or another jurisdiction.</li><li>At least five years of contract drafting and negotiation experience at a corporate law firm or as in-house counsel.</li><li>Strong Japanese and English skills, including legal drafting and verbal communication.</li><li>Sound commercial judgment, with the ability to assess risk, manage competing priorities, and work independently.</li><li>Technology contract experience is desirable; commercial transaction and product litigation experience is a plus.</li><li>An interest in business and technology, with ambitions to develop your career within the company.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Help shape business decisions at the intersection of law, technology, and commercial growth.</li><li>Build international exposure through collaboration with overseas legal teams.</li><li>Work across diverse agreements, product matters, and strategic projects.</li><li>Pursue a long-term legal career in a permanent position based in Toyosu, Tokyo.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013526144</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMTc3NTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-19T03:01:48Z
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
- 6.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established, publicly listed technology and IT services group with a long history in Japan and a growing international presence. The company supports a diverse portfolio of businesses through digital transformation, system integration, managed services, and business process solutions.</p><p>As part of its continued growth, the company is seeking a Domestic Tax professional to join its Corporate Finance team and play a key role in tax compliance, governance, and advisory activities across the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> </p><p>This role will be responsible for managing Japanese tax matters across multiple business entities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while supporting business initiatives and tax planning activities.</p><p>The position offers broad exposure to corporate tax, finance leadership, and cross-functional collaboration within a stable and highly respected organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and review Japanese corporate tax filings, including:</li><li>Corporate Income Tax</li><li>Consumption Tax</li><li>Local Taxes</li><li>Prepare and support tax provision calculations and reporting activities.</li><li>Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and relevant authorities.</li><li>Monitor developments in Japanese tax regulations and assess their impact on the business.</li><li>Provide tax guidance to finance and business stakeholders.</li><li>Support tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.</li><li>Participate in tax planning initiatives and compliance improvement projects.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and business teams on tax-related matters.</li><li>Drive process improvements and strengthen tax governance across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Required</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related discipline.</li><li>5+ years of experience in domestic tax.</li><li>Experience gained within a tax advisory firm, accounting firm, or in-house tax function.</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese corporate tax regulations.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Native-level Japanese language ability.</li></ul><p>Preferred</p><ul><li>Tax Accountant (Zeirishi) qualification or partial qualification.</li><li>Experience within a listed company or multinational environment.</li><li>Knowledge of tax accounting and deferred tax calculations.</li><li>Business-level English.</li><li>Experience managing tax audits and tax-related projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a stable and reputable market-leading organization.</li><li>Broad exposure to group-wide tax matters and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working environment.</li><li>Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance.</li><li>Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing international business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 8 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013530143</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM2NzQxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-23T04:35:17Z