Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Advisory: Serve as the legal point of contact for all Japanese business units, providing advice on corporate, commercial, compliance, employment, and IP matters.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements in Japanese and English, including vendor agreements, franchising contracts, lease agreements, and employment contracts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Japanese Commercial Code, Food Sanitation Act, Act on Specified Commercial Transactions, Labour Standards Act, and other relevant regulations.
- Corporate Secretarial: Support with corporate governance matters, board meetings, and filings in accordance with Japanese law.
- Employment Law: Guide HR on local labour law compliance, employee disputes, contracts, and policies.
- Franchise & Retail Law: Advise on regulatory and contractual issues related to franchise expansion in Japan.
- IP & Trademark Protection: Oversee trademark registration and enforcement in Japan, working with local IP firms where necessary.
- Dispute Management: Lead dispute resolution efforts including negotiation, mediation, litigation, or arbitration.
- Government & Regulatory Liaison: Maintain relationships with Japanese regulatory bodies, ensuring proactive compliance.
- Risk & Policy Management: Identify and advise on legal risks and support internal training on legal and compliance matters.
Qualifications:
- Law degree from a recognised Japanese university or foreign equivalent
- Licensed to practice law in Japan (Bengoshi) or with in-depth legal experience in Japan’s corporate legal environment
- Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in-house or at a top-tier law firm
- Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken); Mandarin a plus
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and solution-oriented with strong communication skills
- Familiarity with franchising, retail operations, or consumer goods a strong advantage
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to the consultant in charge:
Ms. Dung Le
Email: dung.le@ev-search.com
All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (inclusing pregnancy and fender identity), national origion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, mariatal status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other nonmerit factor
