Senior Associate (Bengoshi) - Private Equity, M&A

We are seeking a Bengoshi Senior Associate to join our leading Private Equity and M&A practice in Tokyo. You will work on high-profile, cross-border transactions, advising global and domestic clients on complex investments into and out of Japan.

Key areas of work include:

• Advising on private and public M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on private equity
• Acting for global and domestic private equity sponsors on growth and pre-IPO investments, leveraged buyouts, minority and control investments, auction sale processes and exits
• Supporting strategic joint ventures and corporate investments
• Working across a broad range of sectors including energy & infrastructure, technology, healthcare, real estate, industrials and funds

Key responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in executing complex transactions, managing multiple workstreams with increasing autonomy
• Provide practical, commercial and solutions-oriented advice to a sophisticated international client base
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents to a high standard
• Act as a key point of contact for Japan-related aspects of cross-border deals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development initiatives

Why join us:

• Work on market-leading private equity and M&A transactions with global impact
• Collaborate with top-tier practitioners across our international platform
• Benefit from high-quality training, structured career progression, and early responsibility
• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and internationally focused Tokyo team