Japanese-Speaking General Counsel, Insurance – Hybrid UK

First People Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Japanese Speaking General Counsel in the Greater London area. This role will lead legal and compliance efforts across the organization while ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and Japanese regulations. Responsibilities include drafting contracts and collaborating with the parent company's legal teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with experience in corporate law and technology law. The position offers a salary of up to £150,000 and supports hybrid work with visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in corporate law, regulatory law, or technology law.
• In-depth knowledge of the legal frameworks applicable to the insurance industry.
• Experience as in-house counsel within a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational legal support across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the UK, EU, and Japan.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor contracts.

Skills

Corporate law

Regulatory law

Technology law

Data protection and privacy laws

AI risk management

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK, Japan, or the EU

Job description

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Japanese Speaking General Counsel in the Greater London area. This role will lead legal and compliance efforts across the organization while ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and Japanese regulations. Responsibilities include drafting contracts and collaborating with the parent company's legal teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with experience in corporate law and technology law. The position offers a salary of up to £150,000 and supports hybrid work with visa sponsorship available.