Senior Legal Counsel

The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide trusted legal advice supporting its growth across Asia Pacific. Responsibilities include advising on complex project financing and infrastructure matters, and leading legal support for acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions. The role also covers transaction execution, commercial contract negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and post-acquisition integration. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders and external advisors, manage external counsel, monitor legal developments, and contribute to effective legal processes and governance frameworks. Candidates must hold an LLB, JD, or equivalent law degree and be qualified to practice in a recognized jurisdiction, with 10–15 years of post-qualification legal experience. Strong experience in cross-border M&A, joint ventures, project financing, and infrastructure transactions is required, along with prior in-house experience in a multinational or similarly complex environment. Fluency in Japanese and English and the ability to communicate practical legal advice to non-legal audiences are essential. Experience in data centres, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, or private equity-backed businesses is preferred.