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Legal & Compliance Counsel

Tokyo, JPFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11

Core

In-house generalist legal counsel providing comprehensive legal advice, compliance support, and risk management for Airbus operations in Japan and APAC.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (generalist)

Builds

Legal frameworks, compliance programs, and transactional support for business units in Japan and APAC

Domain

Aviation manufacturing, legal services, compliance

Required skills

Japanese Bar admission (Bengoshi) or foreign bar, 6-8 years in-house legal experience, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution, compliance program management, risk assessment, training delivery, multi-jurisdictional legal analysis

Preferred skills

Law firm experience, proficiency in Google Workspace, additional APAC or European languages

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Drafting and reviewing agreements for transactions, managing disputes and litigation, supporting compliance initiatives and anti-corruption programs, coordinating with outside counsel, conducting compliance investigations, providing legal training to employees

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC