Japanese Speaking - Legal Support Specialist

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a legal professional to join their team in London. The role involves reviewing contracts, providing legal support to various departments, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must have legal knowledge, attention to detail, and business-level proficiency in Japanese and English. This position offers a chance to work independently while being part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and assessing contracts.
• Work experience in a legal setting within Europe.
• Ability to assess legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal support for internal departments.
• Draft, revise, and manage contracts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Attention to detail

Business level Japanese

Business level English

Education

Legal qualification or paralegal experience

Job description

Company Overview

We are a leading company in the food industry, operating primarily across Europe.
As part of our business expansion, we are currently strengthening our internal legal framework and seeking a new member to join our legal team.

Job Description

• Review and assessment of contracts and legal documents

• Legal support for internal departments such as Sales, Procurement, and HR

• Drafting, revising, and managing contracts

• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal regulations

• Organization and management of legal documentation

Qualifications

• Legal knowledge and practical experience sufficient to understand and review contracts

• Work experience within Europe

• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess legal risks

• Japanese: Business level

• English: Business level or higher

• Legal qualification holders or candidates with paralegal experience are welcome

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also being a team player

*Please note that only candidates who pass the initial screening may be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

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