A top-tier consulting organization is seeking a bilingual Legal Counsel to join its dynamic, fast-growing legal team. If you’re passionate about driving legal excellence in a high-paced, cross-border environment, this is your chance to make a direct impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial and professional service agreements
- Advise stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks, employment law, and compliance issues
- Partner with global teams on legal strategy, knowledge-sharing, and risk mitigation
- Help build a scalable legal function in a growth-stage organization.
What You Bring:
- Licensed to practice law in Japan or another major jurisdiction
- 7+ years‘ legal experience (in-house, law firm, or secondment to corporates)
- Fluent Japanese & English communication skills
- Strong commercial contract experience and a proactive, business-friendly mindset
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with Japanese labor law, government procurement, IP, or cross-border tax
- Experience in large global or matrixed organizations
- A mindset for legal operations, efficiency, and innovation
Why Join:
- Be part of a growing legal team shaping the future of a global consulting business
- Work on diverse legal matters with impact across multiple industries and geographies
- Enjoy career development opportunities, both locally and globally
About Us:
JRI Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm specializing in connecting top talent with leading businesses in Consulting, Finance, Legal, and Sales across Japan.
Take the next step in your legal career. Apply now or message us to learn more.