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