Bengoshi Associate, Real Estate practice, Tokyo

Our Tokyo Capital Markets team is seeking a midlevel Japanqualified Bengoshi to join our highly active Real Estate practice. 

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 GKTK (Godo Kaisha Tokumei Kumiai) investment structures providing endtoend 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 assetlevel documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and prepare or supervise preparation of related reports.
• Manage multiple workstreams and liaise with overseas offices and crossborder teams to deliver integrated advice.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Real Estate and Capital Markets practices.

Qualifications :

• Japanqualified Bengoshi with approximately 36 years postqualification experience (PQE) in real estate or structured finance.
• Demonstrated experience in Japanese real estate transactions including deep familiarity with TMK and GKTK 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.
• Teamoriented mindset with strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• Interest in mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time