Legal Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Legal & Compliance
Job type Permanent
Salary negotiatable
Reference 36948

【COMPANY OVERVIEW】

An American manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems

 

【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】

  • Team with Division Counsel and other members of the global legal department to seamlessly provide legal advice to the business

  • Prepare, review, and provide guidance on contracts, including but not limited to sales agreements, procurement agreements, and confidentiality agreements

  • Manage outside counsel in lawsuits, disputes, and other matters

  • Conduct or support investigations under the direction of Division Counsel or other members of the global legal department

  • Provide training to the business on various legal and compliance topics

  • Establish relationships with clients, learn the business, and earn trusted adviser status

  • Build and maintain relationships with outside counsel capable of handling anticipated matters across various subject matters

 

【REQUIREMENTS】

  • Fluent in English and Japanese; able to review and prepare legal documents in either language

  • 5+ years’ experience in a legal role

  • Experience in the legal department of a multi-national company

  • Confidence in expressing view in an executive setting

  • An understanding of fundamental business and commercial concepts and practices

  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Keywords: 法律, 法務, 外資系, 英語, バイリンガル