Description
The Japan Legal team at BlackRock is seeking a Director to provide legal advice across asset management activities and corporate functions in Japan. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and functional partners, navigating a complex regulatory environment while supporting new product development, client solutions, fund structuring initiatives, and strategic business priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on Japanese laws and regulations, including the Japan Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations
- Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements with Japanese clients and offshore counterparties
- Advise on filings for foreign investment trusts and corporations, domestic securities placements, and cross-border regulatory matters
- Provide legal support across a broad range of business and corporate matters, including risk management solutions businesses, intellectual property, and vendor contracts
- Provide corporate secretariat support for BlackRock Japan and its Japan-based affiliates
- Advise on real estate transactions and infrastructure investments
Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer in Japan (bengoshi) with approximately six or more years of relevant experience
- Experience within the asset management or securities industry, preferably involving exchange-traded funds, private fund formation, or fund structuring
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice while applying sound commercial judgment
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across local and global teams
- Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English