Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

The Company is seeking a VP, Assistant General Counsel to join their legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal work, with a focus on asset management and product-related matters. This includes the establishment and ongoing support of various investment structures, such as Cayman UT and LPS structures, Japan LPS structures, and real estate-related asset investment funds. The role also involves negotiating investment management agreements, filing regulatory notifications, and providing legal advice on model portfolio services. In addition to asset management-specific legal work, the candidate will handle general corporate legal matters, including corporate law, FIEA compliance, labor and employment law, and monitoring regulatory developments. The position requires a Japanese bar qualification, approximately 5-8 years of legal experience, and a strong background in finance, particularly in asset management. Applicants for this role at the company should have a Japanese bar qualification and a background in legal work, with a focus on finance and asset management. The ideal candidate will have experience in establishing and supporting various investment structures, as well as a solid understanding of general corporate legal matters. Strong business-level English proficiency is essential, and familiarity with US asset management regulatory issues is a plus. Additional experience in M&A, acquisition finance, or real estate securitization is also advantageous. The role demands a professional with a proactive approach to legal challenges, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and a commitment to upholding the values of the firm.