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White & Case

International law firm for cross-border matters

Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Admission in Japan is required.
  • Four to eight years of post-qualification experience is required.
  • Experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions transactions, including private and public M&A, is required.
  • Experience at a Japanese firm or an international firm is required.
  • Fluency in Japanese and English is required.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while working across multiple projects and transactions are required.
  • A client-service focus and commercial awareness are required.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with leading complex, multi-jurisdictional cross-border M&A transactions.
  • Support transaction preparation, including conducting legal research and drafting filings and related documents such as term sheets and purchase agreements.
  • Assist in developing transaction strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers.
  • Coordinate the groups working on projects, keep work on schedule, and understand and disseminate transactional information.
  • Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
  • Work with local counsel in local and overseas jurisdictions.
  • Draft and review legal and technical documentation.
  • May coordinate the work of more junior team members.
  • Help coach and develop more junior lawyers.

About the Company

White & Case

International law firm for cross-border matters

White & Case is an international law firm that advises corporations, financial institutions, and governments on cross-border transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters across multiple regions. It coordinates work through teams of US and English-qualified lawyers with local counsel to handle multi-jurisdictional matters across offices worldwide. A key differentiator is its large, globally distributed team combined with deep local expertise and a history dating back to 1901. Its goal is to provide practical, cross-border legal guidance that helps clients navigate complex international transactions, disputes, and regulatory challenges.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Founded
1901

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