Legal Counsel - Global MNC
- by Claremont Consulting
- Location Tokyo, Japan
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Salary
not disclosed
1231 days ago
Job Description:
Legal Counsel – Global Renewable Energy Corporation
THE ROLE
A Global Renewable Energy corporation is rapidly expanding their operations in Japan and they are seeking a Legal Counsel based in Tokyo to support the growth of its operations in Japan as well as its operations throughout APAC. This is a key role in the APAC operations and is looking for someone that has experience working with multiple different regulations in different countries in APAC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise on general legal, regulatory and compliance matters with respect to ongoing business activities in Japan and elsewhere.
- Act as a business partner across the various functions in order to support the achievement of the organization’s financial and operational goals and strategies.
- Advise on consumer protection and data privacy issues.
- Advise on and implement compliance measures and assess potential risk in situations where there might be alternative interpretations.
- Review and negotiate lease agreements for service centres, retail locations
- Manage external counsel to address specific and discrete legal issues.
- Review and negotiate general commercial contracts.
- Review labour contracts and advise on employment law issues.
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualification in Japan and solid working knowledge of Japanese law in the subject areas.
- Excellent academic credentials from a top-ranked law school.
- Minimum of 5 years with a top-tier international law firm or top multinational company, with strong experience in legal compliance.
- Fluency in English and Japanese.
- Ability to make sound business decisions quickly and in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Strong command of the details of relevant laws and regulations, but with an ability to make these laws and regulations understandable and actionable for a business audience.
- Ability to identify issues and propose and implement practical solutions quickly.
- Strong communication, writing, presentation and organizational skills.
- Desire to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment.
- A creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
United Kingdom
- Industry Sector Transport, Logistics