1. Key Responsibilities

• Based in Tokyo, responsible for providing comprehensive legal support related to capital markets.
• Reporting to the APAC Regional Legal Head (located in Hong Kong) for functional matters and the Head of Legal, Japan (located in Tokyo) for local oversight.
• Supporting various business lines outside capital markets in transactional and advisory capacities as directed by the Head of Legal, Japan.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation for capital markets (e.g., master agreements, repos, and other related contracts) in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring their selection and engagement align with organizational needs.
• Advising on regulatory and legal matters to support compliance with local laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering legal guidance aligned with the organization’s objectives and operational needs.
• Addressing legal and regulatory challenges with a problem-solving approach to meet business objectives.
• Staying informed on legal, regulatory, and case law developments affecting the organization and providing updates to relevant teams.
• Resolving disputes related to capital market transactions.
• Contributing to strategic planning and decision-making for legal operations and processes.
• Ensuring adherence to internal and external reporting requirements to local and regional leadership, as applicable.

2. Reporting Structure

• Functionally reports to the APAC Regional Legal Head (based in Hong Kong) and hierarchically to the Head of Legal, Japan (based in Tokyo).

3. Key Internal Contacts

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including teams and management involved in capital market activities.

4. Key External Contacts

• Engages with counterparties’ legal/documentation teams and external legal advisors as necessary.

5. Systems Used

• Utilizes standard IT tools commonly employed in global financial institutions.
• Accesses internal systems, including databases and legal documentation platforms.

6. Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal guidelines, including organizational policies and procedures. Follow established standards for operational and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain and enhance the knowledge and qualifications necessary for the role by completing required training and staying informed about legal and regulatory updates relevant to the organization's activities.