Legal& Compliance Counsel

Tokyo 23 Wards 外資系企業 ¥12,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Legal&Compliance counsel opportunity with supervision from local DirectorBilingual candidate needed and can be open to either Legal or Compliance background candidate with exposure in Financial Services before
  • Great opportunity to join a boutique US asset management firm
  • Inclusive culture with competitive package and benefits

About Our Client

This firm is a global advisor specializing in alternative investments, serving institutional clients like pensions, endowments, and sovereign entities. It provides investment research, operational due diligence, and portfolio advisory across hedge funds, private credit, private equity, and real assets. The organization operates independently, offering non-discretionary guidance without managing client capital, ensuring objectivity and alignment with client interests.

Job Description

  • Work closely with investment and operations teams to identify and resolve questions related to compliance and investments
  • Assist with compliance monitoring and oversight for registered investment companies
  • Monitor for regulatory updates, changes and guidance related to registered investment companies and propose policy and/or procedure updates as necessary
  • Negotiate assignment, participation, subscription, limited partnership and other transactional agreements in connection with investments
  • Assist with legal structuring and oversight of SMAs, including negotiation of offering documents and ancillary service provider agreements
  • Assist with project management and oversight of outside counsel engagements
  • Coordinate with outside counsel regarding registered investment company matters

The Successful Applicant

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney , compliance professional or paralegal from law firm or corporate in-house role.
  • Investment Management/Private Funds group of a law firm or an investment company exposure would be preferred but not a must
  • Working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan
  • Experience in private markets fund formation
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including project management
  • Strong writing and communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Good work life balance
  • Training and collaboration from both local and Global Legal&Compliance team
  • Competitive package/benefits
Contact
Ying Wei
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6651041
Phone number
+81 3 6832 8969

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ying Wei
Consultant phone
+81 3 6832 8969
Job Reference
JN-012025-6651041
Company Type
Foreign Multinational
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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