Corporate Legal (Associate Manager)

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is an independent IT services firm operating in 70+ countries, delivering consulting and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Provide legal support and guidance to business units and the legal team.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies.
• Collaborate on contract negotiations and compliance matters.
• Contribute to Board Matters and corporate governance compliance.
• Assist with Real Estate matters, including property management.
• Support the firm's Cybersecurity and data protection efforts.
• Offer assistance on Securities and Financial Regulations.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates legal documents and commercial agreements (including non-disclosure agreements, outsourcing agreements, master service agreements, teaming agreements, statement of work, amendment, settlement etc.) with customers, teaming partners, and outside counsel as requested by the client or the business
• Provide legal support with respect to account teams regarding legal implications of specific terms and conditions in existing contracts including during transition & transformation and contract termination 
• Provide legal support and advice related to disputes
  • Responsible for keeping stakeholders abreast of the progress of a case by creating reports and communicating verbally
    • Under minimal supervision, serve as a trusted advisor to members of the business team and company stakeholders. 
• Works closely with multifunctional teams
  • As needed and according to required qualifications provides legal assistance and/or representation on behalf of the company.
• Make themselves acquainted on a regular basis with all company’s or its client’s standard legal positions documents in order to apply these when providing legal services; 

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
• Proven experience in corporate legal matters
• Proficiencies in legal research, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be a continuous learner who stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Corporate Counsel (CCC) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) are a plus

Salary

6 - 10 million yen

Location

Tokyo