Managing Director, Legal

Ares Management

Tokyo, Japan
Japanese financial regulatory expertise
Cross-border corporate and governance advisory
Transactional experience in real estate credit private equity
Ares Asia is seeking a senior Legal professional with around 17 years of post qualification experience to advise on Japanese financial regulations and cross-border corporate matters

Job Summary

  • Ares Asia is seeking a senior Legal professional with around 17 years of post qualification experience to advise on Japanese financial regulations and cross-border corporate matters.
  • The role involves managing a small legal team, supporting investment transactions across asset classes, and collaborating with global legal, compliance, and finance teams.
  • The position requires strong communication skills to distill complex legal issues for senior leaders and to maintain relationships with regulators and business partners.

Matching Summary

Ares Asia is seeking a senior Legal professional with around 17 years of post qualification experience to advise on Japanese financial regulations and cross-border corporate matters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Japanese financial regulatory expertise
  • Cross-border corporate and governance advisory
  • Transactional experience in real estate credit private equity
  • Managing legal teams in multinational environments
  • Navigating Japan’s regulatory landscape
  • Fluency in Japanese and English

Nice-to-have

  • Strong commercial judgment
  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • Self-motivated and solutions-oriented
  • Experience with global financial institutions
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team orientation and ownership spirit

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 17 years post qualification experience
  • Japanese Bengoshi qualification or equivalent Japan-related regulatory experience
  • Experience advising on FIEA, REIT regulations, AML/CFT, and fund management
  • Fluency in Japanese and English
  • Prior experience in top-tier law firms or global financial institutions

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