Head of Legal - Japan (Life and Non-Life Insurance)

    TokyoPermanent¥30M +
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    Jan 14
    JN -112024-1971987

    Head of Legal - Japan (Life and Non-Life Insurance)

    Tokyo Permanent ¥30M + English: Fluent Japanese: Native
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    About the job

    Lead legal strategy and operations for a top insurance firm, ensuring risk management, compliance, and regulatory alignment.

    Roles/Responsibilities

    • Ensure organizational legal risks are identified, managed, and controlled.
    • Oversee local legal policies, providing guidance and proactive legal solutions.
    • Maintain legal expertise and keep up-to-date with industry standards.
    • Represent the company in regulatory and insurance association matters.
    • Collaborate with regional and global legal teams to ensure compliance with Company Standards

    Required skills

    • 10+ years of corporate legal experience within life or non-life insurance, or law firm equivalent.
    • Native-level Japanese; business-level English proficiency.
    • Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.

    Preferred skills

    • Background in a global financial or insurance institution
    • Experience in high-level regulatory or governmental relations.

    Personal Attributes

    • Strong leadership and communication skills.
    • Proactive approach to risk management and legal strategy.

    About our client

    Our client is a prominent financial institution with a robust global presence, dedicated to excellence and compliance in legal and regulatory standards. Join a dynamic team committed to upholding best practices in the financial and insurance sectors.