Leading Tokyo practice is seeking Japan-qualified associates to join its corporate transactional team. The role involves advising on a broad range of corporate and M&A transactions for domestic and cross-border clients across multiple sectors.

The firm encourages applications from candidates with varied legal backgrounds and offers significant exposure to high‑value, technical work. There is also an opportunity to apply for a dedicated knowledge‑management counsel role for candidates interested in KM and practice development.

Qualified attorney in Japan (Japanese bar)
Experience in corporate transactional work (M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance or related areas)
Strong drafting, commercial judgment and teamwork skills
Fluency in Japanese; English proficiency for cross‑border matters preferred

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