Take on a high-impact leadership role as Head of Legal, Japan, for a globally recognized financial institution. This position offers the opportunity to oversee and restructure the Japan legal team, ensuring strategic direction while navigating complex regulatory and transactional legal matters. Collaborate with senior management and APAC leadership, shaping legal strategies to support business growth and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and restructure the Japan legal team, providing strategic direction.
- Offer legal guidance on banking, capital markets, and corporate transactions.
- Act as a key legal advisor to senior management, ensuring business alignment with APAC strategies.
- Manage regulatory relationships, ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across multiple financial products and business lines.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies while supporting expansion initiatives.
- Mentor and lead a legal team, ensuring best practices in governance and compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Japan-qualified lawyer (Bengoshi) or foreign-qualified lawyer with deep expertise in financial markets.
- Extensive experience in banking, capital markets, or securities law.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of APAC financial regulations and global compliance frameworks.
- Experience managing complex regulatory environments in banking and securities.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level.
- English: Fluent, with the ability to advise on domestic and international legal matters.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in a leadership role within a financial institution.
- Proven ability to engage with regulators and senior stakeholders.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to legal and transactional work.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognized financial institution with a strong presence in banking, capital markets, and structured finance. With an established reputation and a dynamic work environment, they provide innovative financial solutions while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive executive-level compensation (¥30M+).
- Strategic leadership role within a global financial institution.
- Work with top-tier professionals in an internationally recognized company.
- Engage with high-impact financial transactions and regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with opportunities for career growth.
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