Your new company

A global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas. The organisation operates internationally and collaborates closely with global partners to drive research, development, and commercialisation initiatives.

Your new role

• Lead and oversee the Japan legal function, ensuring effective support across business and corporate functions.
• Provide legal guidance on contracts, corporate transactions, business development activities, and strategic partnerships.
• Support M&A, licensing, investments, financing, and alliance-related matters in collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Manage legal operations, policies, governance frameworks, and coordination with external counsel and specialists.
• Partner closely with business leaders to identify legal risks and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of in-house legal experience, or 3+ years of legal experience as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions including M&A, financing, business development, or commercial agreements.
• Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global legal teams and external advisors.

What you'll get in return

• International business environment with close interaction with global legal teams.
• Exposure to high-growth sectors including life sciences and innovative healthcare.
• Broad legal scope spanning contracts, transactions, governance, and business development.
• Flexible work style with remote work available.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and evolving global organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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