Japan Counsel

Responsibilities

• Point of Contact : The Counsel will operate as the Office of General Counsel ("OGC") point of contact for legal inquiries:
• originating from BBHISJ, Brown Brothers Harriman Securities (Japan) Inc. ("BBHSCJ") and/or their affiliate(s) in the Asia Pacific region ("APAC"), and/or in respect of activities/services performed by the affiliate(s) of BBHISJ or BBHSCJ for APAC clients;
• (BBHISJ, BBHSCJ and/or their affiliates, hereinafter "BBH").
• The Counsel will also be a point of contact for external counsel engagements relating to the aforementioned entities.
• The Counsel will elevate matters to his/her OGC manager as appropriate and be sensitive to local issues that might have broader implications for BBH, including the parent company, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Advisory : The Counsel will be expected to engage proactively as an adviser and to advise on:
• General Duties : The Counsel will:

Requirements

• Native level of Japanese (written and spoken) (mother tongue or equivalent) and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Must be fully capable to advise on Japanese law;
• University degree in law from a Japanese or international law school, preferably coupled with a relevant Master of Law degree;
• 7-10 years of experience in-house, law firm or a combination;
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in custody or asset management. Excellent knowledge of corporate and financial services activities (including activities of banks, investment managers and brokers);
• Knowledge of relevant Japan statutes, rules and regulations;
• Skilled in drafting and presenting written and oral communications and in negotiating complex agreements to completion;
• Attention to detail, accuracy and good follow-through skills necessary;
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, manage multipl

Additional Information

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. The Counsel position is a position with Brown Brothers Harriman Investor Services (Japan) Inc. ("BBHISJ"), based in Tokyo, reporting to the US-based Managing Director responsible for Asia Legal.

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