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Neuberger Berman

Independent, employee-owned investment management

Assistant General Counsel - East Asia, Vice President

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a Japanese bar qualification (bengoshi) and have approximately 5 to 8 years of experience at a major domestic or international law firm; in-house experience is also welcome.
  • Have strong business-level English proficiency.
  • Have legal experience in finance, particularly asset management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support at the Tokyo office for establishing and supporting Cayman unit trust structures for traditional asset investments and Cayman unit trust and limited partnership structures for private asset investments.
  • Establish and support Japan limited partnership structures for private equity, direct lending, and private fund investments.
  • Establish and support real estate-related asset investment funds.
  • Establish and support publicly offered and privately placed investment trusts.
  • Negotiate discretionary investment management agreements.
  • File special business operator notifications with the Financial Services Agency.
  • Advise on model portfolio services.
  • Advise the Korean subsidiary on sub-advisory arrangements, model portfolio services, distribution agreements with local distributors, and Korean investment trust structures.
  • Handle general corporate matters, including corporate law and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act compliance relating to shareholder meetings, board meetings, and similar corporate actions; labor and employment law; and other general corporate legal matters.
  • Monitor regulatory developments.
  • Report on matters within the scope of the role to the General Counsel, East Asia.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with U.S. asset management regulatory issues.
  • Experience in M&A, acquisition finance, or real estate securitization.

About the Company

Neuberger Berman

Independent, employee-owned investment management

Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment management firm that manages a broad range of assets for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide, including equities, fixed income, private equity, and hedge funds. Its products work by actively managing client assets across multiple strategies, earning revenue from management and performance-based fees. The firm emphasizes a hybrid network model with in-house professionals and a broad advisor network, and it operates a notable private equity platform with co-investment capabilities. ESG principles are integrated into its investment approach. The company differentiates itself through its employee-ownership alignment, long-term investment perspective, a sizeable private equity/co-investment program, and a global network. Its goal is to grow client assets and outcomes by aligning the firm’s interests with those of its clients and expanding its investment offerings through partnerships and acquisitions.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$13.1B
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1939

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