Our client, a global healthcare services and products company, is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel for their operations in Japan. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal and compliance support to the commercial division and manufacturing site, with a focus on the medical device business. Enjoy a great work-life balance with four days of remote work per week and collaborate globally across APAC and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal and compliance advice for medical device business
Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and manufacturing contracts
Manage company compliance matters and dispute resolutions
Coordinate IP protection with corporate IP team
Advise on legal and compliance activities to internal stakeholders
Anticipate and prepare for legal and regulatory trends in healthcare
Qualifications:
Must live in Japan
Fluency in Japanese (N1 or above) and business-level English
At least 3 years PQE in law firm or in-house
Bengoshi or foreign-qualified )
Experience in Medical Device/Pharma industry
In-depth knowledge of Japanese laws, including antimonopoly laws
Experience with contract drafting and negotiation
Familiarity with IP protection processes
Ability to anticipate legal and regulatory trends in healthcare