Senior Litigation Attorney

3-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to provide comprehensive legal support in various litigation matters, enforcement, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of legal experience with a strong background in enforcement, investigation, compliance, dispute litigation, and arbitration. Native Japanese language abilities are essential for effective communication with clients, and proficiency in spoken and written Japanese is required. The role involves representing clients in arbitration proceedings, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal support in litigation matters, enforcement actions, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough investigations into legal matters by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings, preparing legal documents, and providing strategic guidance throughout the arbitration process.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations, conducting legal research to support case strategies.
• Effectively communicate with clients, offering legal advice, and ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction.
• Travel to Japan for in-person meetings with clients as business needs arise.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of proven legal experience representing public companies, fund sponsors, and financial services clients.
• Strong background in enforcement, investigation, compliance, dispute litigation, and arbitration.
• Native Japanese language abilities (writing, reading, speaking).
• Admission to practice in the state of CA, or eligibility to become admitted quickly.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese for effective communication with clients and counterparts.

Legal