VP, Asset Management Legal Counsel - Top-tier Financial Institution

2025-01-21
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Finance
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
AAA - Qualification & PP, AAB - Finance, AAD - Industry, AAG - Corporate / M&A, Litigation & Disputes
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job ID
36117

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with teams across compliance, product management, operations, and sales to address legal matters relating to asset management, including both real estate and traditional asset management activities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various types of agreements, including those related to fund management, separately managed accounts, marketing, third-party services, and internal transactions between affiliates.
  • Coordinate with external legal specialists on real estate-related transactions within Japan for international investment funds.
  • Work alongside global legal and compliance teams to resolve legal issues arising from cross-border delegation of domestic funds or client accounts to international investment management affiliates, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
  • Assist in the registration and regulatory approval of offshore funds in Japan as required.
  • Advise on legal aspects related to fund marketing efforts in Japan.
  • Provide regulatory counsel to local teams and senior management in close cooperation with compliance experts.
  • Proactively identify and manage legal risks associated with the development of new asset management products and business ventures within Japan.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum of six years’ experience in private legal practice.
  • Professional qualification as an attorney in Japan.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law.
  • Preference for familiarity with the asset management industry in Japan.
  • Strong command of business-level English.
  • Excellent team collaboration skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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