Job Title:
Legal Counsel, Japan
Summary:
日本ビジネスの法務責任を担う企業内法務担当
期待される役割：
• 社内各部門の法務パートナーとして、日常法務から重要案件までを協力して推進
• 外部法律事務所を適切に活用しながら、社内判断を主導
• 経営・事業側のスピードとリスク管理の両立を実現
In-house legal counsel responsible for overseeing and managing all legal aspects of the Japan business.
Expectations include:
• Act as a trusted legal partner to all internal functions, proactively supporting a wide range of matters from day-to-day legal issues to strategic initiatives.
• Lead internal decision-making while effectively leveraging external counsel where appropriate.
• Enable the business to achieve both speed and sound risk management through practical and balanced legal guidance.
Responsibilities Include:
1. ビジネス法務・契約
- 販売、購買、代理店、業務委託契約等の推進。日本語書式ひな形の作成
2. 法務としての助言
- 経営・事業部門に対する実践的かつ迅速な法務判断の提供
- 新規ビジネス、サプライチェーン、価格・独禁法関連等のリスク評価
- 社内各部門への横断的サポート
3. コンプライアンス
- 日本におけるコンプライアンスプログラムの実行責任
- 内部コンプライアンス調査の主導／サポート
- トレーニング設計・実施（実務に即した内容）
4. プロジェクト支援
- 組織再編、M&A、設備投資、土地取得などの推進支援
5. 紛争・リスク対応
- 商業紛争、労務問題、クレーム、当局対応の実務リード
6. 外部法律事務所の活用強化
- 案件の難易度に応じた外部の有効活用
- 法律事務所のパフォーマンス管理・コスト管理
7. グローバル連携
- APACおよびグローバル法務との連携
- グローバルポリシーの日本展開
8. 株主総会対応
- なし（合同会社形態のため、株主総会運営等の定常業務は発生せず、事業支援に注力できる環境です）
Commercial & Contracting
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, procurement, distributor, and service contracts; develop and maintain contract templates in Japanese.
Legal Advisory
- Provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice to management and business teams.
- Assess legal risks related to new business initiatives, supply chain matters, pricing, and competition/antitrust issues.
- Provide cross-functional legal support across various departments.
Compliance
- Lead and execute compliance programs in Japan.
- Lead or support internal investigations and compliance reviews.
- Design and deliver practical compliance training tailored to business needs.
Project Support
- Support strategic projects such as corporate reorganizations, M&A, capital investments, and real estate transactions.
Disputes & Risk Management
- Lead the handling of commercial disputes, labor matters, claims, and regulatory inquiries.
Management of External Counsel
- Optimize the use of external counsel depending on the complexity and risk of matters.
- Manage external counsel performance and legal spend effectively.
Global Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with APAC and global legal teams.
- Localize and implement global policies within Japan.
Shareholders Meeting
- Not in scope (As a GK, there are no recurring shareholders’ meeting obligations, allowing a strong focus on business partnering)
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
- 日本弁護士資格
- 5年以上の企業法務経験（事業会社または国際法律事務所）
- 契約交渉を単独でリードした実務経験
- 英語・日本語でのビジネス対応力（会議・交渉含む）
- 幅広い領域をカバーできる柔軟性と実行力
- ビジネス志向（単なるリーガルチェックを超えた価値提供）
コンピテンシー
- 行動力・スピード・実行力
- 協調性
- 責任感
- 論理的判断力
- 製造ビジネスの理解力
- 優先順位付け
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- Qualified attorney in Japan (Bengoshi).
- At least 5 years of experience in corporate legal practice at a multinational company and/or international law firm.
- Proven ability to independently lead contract negotiations.
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (including meetings and negotiations).
- Flexibility and execution capability to cover a broad range of legal matters.
- Strong business mindset with the ability to go beyond traditional legal review and add value.
Competencies
- Drive, speed, and strong execution capability
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong analytical and judgment skills
- Understanding of manufacturing business
- Ability to prioritize effectively
What We Offer:
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.#BePartoftheSolution
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required tosubmit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
