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    Legal Counsel (Bengoshi) – Global Life Sciences company

    20/02/2020

    JO-2002-1201

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    Job Type:  

    In-house Corporate

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    Responsibilities:
    • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents
    • Providing legal advice to internal clients on corporate, litigation, crisis management, corporate governance and compliance matters
    • Assist in managing all internal regulations and processes
    • Ensuring compliance with  applicable laws and regulations
    • Working closely with APAC region on commercial matters
    Requirements:
    • University degree in Law 
    • Bar admission in Japan, additional qualification overseas is a plus 
    • Minimum 5 years of legal experience gained in a law firm or in-house (chemical/life sciences experience preferred but not required)
    • Commercial, IP, corporate governance, employment and litigation related experience
    Preferred Skills:
    • Self-motivated and results-driven individual
    • Strong presentation skills 
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Language:
    • Native Japanese, Business Level English

     

    For more information about the position, please email Lionel Vanello directly.

    Job by 

    Lionel Vanello

      lionel.vanello@justlegal.co.jp

      03-4550-6991

    lionel.vanello@justlegal.co.jp
    03-4550-6991
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