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Legal Counsel – Healthcare (Japan)
📍 Tokyo, Japan | 💼 Legal & Compliance
Summary:
Join a leading global healthcare company as Legal Counsel supporting the MedTech business in Japan. This strategic role advises business leaders on legal matters, ensures compliance, manages risk, and contributes to high-impact initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice to business leaders across relevant Business Unit(s)
Advise on compliance with local laws, industry codes, and internal policies
Support risk management, training, and implementation of legal policies
Oversee litigation, investigations, and dispute resolution
Manage external counsel and legal budgets
Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives, including M&A and governance
Partner closely with teams across HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, and more
Requirements
Qualifications:
✔ Qualified Japanese Bengoshi
✔ JD / LLB from a Japanese law school
✔ Bilingual: Native-level Japanese & fluent English
✔ 8+ years post-qualification experience
✔ Experience in healthcare or multinational corporations preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile:
You are a collaborative, ethical, and business-oriented legal professional with a strong sense of ownership. You thrive in dynamic, matrixed environments and have excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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