Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Tokyo, Japan
Full time - fixed term contract
Energy sector experience
M&a transaction experience
General corporate work background
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking an Associate for a client secondment opportunity with ITOCHU in Tokyo, Japan. The position focuses on corporate law, specifically in Energy, M&A, and general corporate work, with an emphasis on developing relationships within the Japanese market

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique one-year client secondment opportunity with ITOCHU, a leading Japanese trading house.
  • Candidates will gain direct in-house business experience while supporting global portfolio transactions and legal advisory work.
  • The position is part of the firm's strategic focus on Japan in 2026 and involves close collaboration with Tokyo partners.

Matching Summary

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking an Associate for a client secondment opportunity with ITOCHU in Tokyo, Japan. The position focuses on corporate law, specifically in Energy, M&A, and general corporate work, with an emphasis on developing relationships within the Japanese market.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Energy sector experience
  • M&A transaction experience
  • General corporate work background
  • Interest in Asia markets

Nice-to-have

  • Japanese language skills
  • Exposure to Japanese clients
  • Cross-jurisdiction APAC transactions
  • Common law qualification

Key Requirements

  • England & Wales qualification preferred
  • Any common law qualification accepted
  • Visa approval required for Q3 2026 start

Work Rights

Visa approval required

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