Corporate Legal (Associate Manager)

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Job details

Company overview

We are a major IT services company operating in over 70 countries worldwide. Our consulting and digital solution services for enterprises can support the global IT challenges faced by large-scale clients. We are active in various sectors, including finance, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, travel, energy, retail, telecommunications, aerospace, and the public sector. With 50 years of experience, we are one of the world's largest independent IT services companies dedicated to serving government agencies at all levels.

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