Strategic legal counsel for innovative medicine japan
Drafting and negotiation of major business agreements
Management of outside counsel and litigation disputes
This role provides strategic legal counsel and proactive support to the Innovative Medicine Japan organization within Johnson & Johnson
Job Summary
This role provides strategic legal counsel and proactive support to the Innovative Medicine Japan organization within Johnson & Johnson.
The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive well-considered decisions and ensure compliant business execution across various substantive areas of commercial law.
Key responsibilities include overseeing litigation, managing outside counsel budgets, and ensuring consistent compliance with Japanese laws, industry codes, and global J&J policies.
Matching Summary
This role provides strategic legal counsel and proactive support to the Innovative Medicine Japan organization within Johnson & Johnson.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic legal counsel for Innovative Medicine Japan
Drafting and negotiation of major business agreements
Management of outside counsel and litigation disputes
Implementation of compliance policies and training programs
Fluent written and spoken English communication
Nice-to-have
Experience with AI-enabled tools for process improvement
Strong ability to navigate complex multinational environments
Proactive approach to identifying ethics and anti-corruption opportunities
Ability to distill complex issues for decision-makers
Openness to varying roles in a changing environment
Key Requirements
JD or equivalent law degree required
License to practice law in Japan preferred
Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience
Experience in multinational corporations preferred