Senior Manager, Legal, Compliance & Risk Control
On-siteRoppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Provide legal support and advice throughout the lifecycle of real estate fund business, covering Data Center projects, logistics, and domestic fund formation including land acquisition, development, financing, and leasing. Support preparation of asset securitization plans and regulatory filings with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau while collaborating with external law firms. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts in English and Japanese, including fund, investor, construction, and property management agreements. Participate in cross-functional projects to drive matters forward and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Handle complex legal matters independently under Senior Director guidance while advising internal teams and overseas Fund Management groups. Requires 8-10 years of legal experience in real estate investment or front-office transactions.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately eight (8) to ten (10) years or more of legal experience in real estate investment, real estate funds or related fields
- Experience in leading and executing transactions within a front-office business function while working closely with legal teams
- Practical experience as a legal or front-line staff member in data center projects and project finance projects
- Strong English language skills
- Willingness to actively engage in English-language work, including contract matters and day-to-day communication
- Strong commitment to developing professional proficiency in both Japanese and English
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