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    Head of Legal & Compliance – Global Healthcare Company

    15/11/2019

    JO-1911-1153

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    Job Type:  

    In-house Corporate

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    Responsibilities:
    • Overseeing all Legal & Compliance matters for the company in Japan
    • Manages a team of 5 subordinates (legal & compliance)
    • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts in English and Japanese
    • Conduct Compliance training for all employees
    • Working closely with Global & Regional legal & compliance teams on strategy and implementation of policies
    • Work closely with senior management, advising on legal and compliance risks and strategy
    Requirements:
    • 12+ years of legal experience
    • 3 years in-house experience is a must
    • Lawyer qualification in Japan
    • Medical industry experience is a plus, but not a requirement
    • Management experience is a plus, but not a requirement
    Preferred Skills:
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills 
    • Ability to work in a hands-on role and fast paced environment 
    Language:
    • Native Japanese, Business Level English

     

    For more information about the position, please email Paul Cochrane directly.

    Job by 

    Paul Cochrane

      paul.cochrane@justlegal.co.jp

      03-4550-6996

    paul.cochrane@justlegal.co.jp
    03-4550-6996
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