Senior Legal Counsel
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Tokyo, Japan Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support renewable energy projects throughout their full lifecycle, from development and financial close through construction and operation. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating project agreements; identifying and managing legal risks; and providing commercially focused advice to senior leadership. The role will collaborate with engineering, finance, development, and permitting teams, while also supporting mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, corporate governance, and the management of external legal counsel. Candidates should hold a law degree from a recognized Japanese institution; bar admission is an advantage. At least eight years of relevant experience is required, ideally in renewable energy or infrastructure, with strong expertise in at least two areas such as real estate, construction, project finance, or corporate and commercial law. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, autonomous, and able to manage competing priorities. Fluency in Japanese and advanced English proficiency are required.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Fund-backed global leader in renewable energy with over 3 GW built across 12 countries
Industry
Renewables & Environment
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed