Legal counsel
Core
In-house Legal Counsel acting as a trusted business partner to support Sika's operations in Japan, managing legal and compliance risks while advising on business decisions.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel (Japan)
Builds
Commercial agreements, compliance frameworks, and legal strategies for Sika's Japanese market operations.
Domain
Specialty chemicals / Construction & Building / Japan
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Japanese commercial law expertise, commercial contract negotiation, internal investigations, regulatory analysis, risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, training delivery, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Compliance and ethics, competition/antitrust law, employment law, dispute resolution, M&A support, e-commerce/retail legal support, manufacturing industry experience, multinational/cross-border transaction experience, APAC regional legal knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements; conduct internal investigations in compliance matters; analyze legal and regulatory developments; report to management on projects and risks; provide internal training on legal policies; assess legal and reputational risks for transactions; collaborate with operational leaders on compliance, tax, finance, labor, IP, IT, and litigation issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC