# Bengoshi Associate, Real Estate practice, Tokyo

**Company**: Clifford Chance
**Location**: Tokyo, Japan
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Legal

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## Description

We are seeking a mid-level Japan-qualified Bengoshi to join our highly active Real Estate practice in Tokyo. The successful candidate will play a key role advising global and domestic clients on complex real estate investments, securitisation structures, and regulatory requirements in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise foreign and domestic investors on Japanese real estate transactions, including acquisitions, asset management, and exits.

- Lead and support transactions involving TMK (Tokutei Mokuteki Kaisha) and GK-TK (Godo Kaisha – Tokumei Kumiai) investment structures, providing end-to-end legal support.

- Interpret and advise on regulatory requirements under the TMK Law, including asset liquidation structures and statutory compliance.

- Draft, review and negotiate documentation related to real estate investments, including trust beneficial interest transactions, financing arrangements, JV agreements, and asset-level documentation.

- Coordinate due diligence processes and prepare or supervise preparation of related reports.

- Manage multiple workstreams and liaise with overseas offices and cross-border teams to deliver integrated advice.

- Support business development initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Real Estate and Capital Markets practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Japan-qualified Bengoshi with approximately 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in real estate or structured finance.

- Demonstrated experience in Japanese real estate transactions, including deep familiarity with TMK and GK-TK investment structures.

- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to real estate investment, including the TMK Law.

- Strong drafting skills (Japanese and English) and experience advising global investors.

- Ability to handle technically complex matters with minimal supervision.

- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Interest in mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

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## Skills

### Required
- Japanese real estate transactions
- TMK and GK-TK investment structures
- Regulatory frameworks
- Drafting skills (Japanese and English)
- Communication and stakeholder-management skills

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