Investment Legal Counsel Director Insurance Tokyo
NACBA, Princeton, NJ, United States
Join a global insurance company as an Investment Legal Counsel / Director , supporting complex investment and finance‑related legal matters across a diversified asset portfolio.
This role offers the opportunity to work on multi‑asset investment transactions , including securities, real estate, and derivatives, while partnering closely with global legal teams and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance and strategic support for investment activities in a highly international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on investment and finance‑related matters across multiple asset classes .
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation for securities, real estate, derivatives, and alternative investments .
Support finance‑related legal matters including cash management and reinsurance transactions .
Collaborate on cross‑border legal projects across Japan, APAC, and global teams.
Act as a legal business partner , advising internal stakeholders on legal risks and strategies.
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of legal experience in financial institutions or law firms advising financial institutions.
Experience handling investment or finance‑related transactions .
Experience working in multinational or cross‑border environments is preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with a commercially driven mindset .
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams .
Language Requirements
Japanese: Native level
English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience in structured finance, real estate finance, derivatives, or alternative investments
Japanese or foreign lawyer qualification
Exposure to insurance‑related legal matters
About the Company Our client is a global life insurance company with over 50 years of operations in Japan. The firm manages a large‑scale diversified investment portfolio (~JPY 10 trillion) and leverages both domestic and international asset management capabilities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Work on large‑scale, diversified investment transactions
Strong global exposure through collaboration with US and APAC teams
Flexible working environment with hybrid work and flex‑time system
Stable organization with a long‑standing presence in Japan
Competitive compensation and long‑term career development opportunities
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This role offers the opportunity to work on multi‑asset investment transactions , including securities, real estate, and derivatives, while partnering closely with global legal teams and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance and strategic support for investment activities in a highly international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on investment and finance‑related matters across multiple asset classes .
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation for securities, real estate, derivatives, and alternative investments .
Support finance‑related legal matters including cash management and reinsurance transactions .
Collaborate on cross‑border legal projects across Japan, APAC, and global teams.
Act as a legal business partner , advising internal stakeholders on legal risks and strategies.
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of legal experience in financial institutions or law firms advising financial institutions.
Experience handling investment or finance‑related transactions .
Experience working in multinational or cross‑border environments is preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with a commercially driven mindset .
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams .
Language Requirements
Japanese: Native level
English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience in structured finance, real estate finance, derivatives, or alternative investments
Japanese or foreign lawyer qualification
Exposure to insurance‑related legal matters
About the Company Our client is a global life insurance company with over 50 years of operations in Japan. The firm manages a large‑scale diversified investment portfolio (~JPY 10 trillion) and leverages both domestic and international asset management capabilities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Work on large‑scale, diversified investment transactions
Strong global exposure through collaboration with US and APAC teams
Flexible working environment with hybrid work and flex‑time system
Stable organization with a long‑standing presence in Japan
Competitive compensation and long‑term career development opportunities
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