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

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.