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Legal senior manager

Japan, Tokyo · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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The Senior Legal Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to business colleagues, delivering strategic legal counsel across a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. The role requires a proactive, business-oriented mindset and the ability to independently manage complex legal issues while collaborating across global and local functions.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as a strategic legal partner to business teams and corporate functions, aligning legal support with business priorities
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing, collaborations, and strategic partnerships
  • Support complex corporate transactions such as M&A, divestitures, and joint ventures
  • Provide legal guidance on business development and alliance management initiatives
  • Manage legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations, in collaboration with external counsel
  • Deliver legal training programs to enhance legal compliance and awareness across the organization
  • Share knowledge and skills with team members and contribute to the development of Legal team capabilities
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess business impact, and advise stakeholders accordingly
  • Drive operational excellence by leveraging digital tools and legal technology to streamline workflows and enhance the visibility and strategic value of the Legal function across the organization
  • Represent the company in industry associations and external forums to influence policy and build strategic networks

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of post-qualified legal experience, including time in private practice and/or in-house roles in multinational companies
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare sector is a plus
  • Proven track record in managing complex transactions and cross-border legal matters
  • Law degree from a reputable institution
  • JD or LL.M. preferred
  • Admission to practice law in Japan is required
  • additional international qualifications are a plus
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
  • Proven leadership and coaching capabilities
  • Strong project management and facilitation skills
  • Advanced negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strategic and analytical thinking with sound business judgment
  • High emotional intelligence and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Advanced legal expertise developed through extensive experience as a corporate legal counsel or attorney, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • High standard of integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical judgment, transparency, and accountability in all legal and business matters
  • Proficiency in legal research and drafting
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical/healthcare regulatory frameworks
  • Familiarity with industry codes (e.g., JPMA, IFPMA) and compliance standards
  • Knowledge of corporate governance, antitrust, and data privacy laws
  • Fluency in Microsoft Officem, Gen AI and legal tech tools

Nice to have

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare sector is a plus
  • additional international qualifications are a plus
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