Legal & Compliance Associate - Ensure Regulatory Excellence

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    2 weeks ago
    JN -032025-1978623

    Legal & Compliance Associate - Ensure Regulatory Excellence

    Tokyo Permanent Competitive English: Intermediate/Business Japanese: Native

    About the job

    Join a globally recognized retail brand as a Legal & Compliance Associate, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, and supporting regulatory matters. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with legal professionals and business leaders, handling diverse legal functions in a dynamic work environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist in contract review, drafting, and administration for commercial agreements, NDAs, and real estate leases.
    • Ensure regulatory compliance with privacy laws, brand services, and intellectual property regulations.
    • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to resolve legal disputes, customer claims, and property issues.
    • Prepare materials for internal legal training and oversee company registrations and contract management processes.
    • Identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks, adapting to evolving business needs.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • Legal background with corporate legal department or law firm experience.
    • Knowledge of Japanese legal licensing (Lawyer, Judicial Scrivener, Administrative Scrivener) preferred.
    • Minimum 5 years of business experience handling legal and compliance matters.
    Technical Skills:
    • Strong contract management and regulatory compliance expertise.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    Soft Skills:
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
    • Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

    Language Requirements

    • Japanese: Native (Required).
    • English: Intermediate to Business level.

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Adaptability in fast-paced legal environments.
    • Attention to detail with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
    • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

    About the Company

    A global retail brand known for high-quality apparel, innovative designs, and a strong market presence. Committed to sustainability and customer satisfaction, the company provides an environment where professionals can grow, collaborate, and contribute to impactful projects.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Career growth in a dynamic legal and compliance role.
    • Global collaboration with legal professionals and business leaders.
    • Supportive team culture fostering innovation and continuous learning.
    • Opportunities to develop legal expertise in a multinational environment.
    • Engage in impactful projects that shape the company's legal framework.

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