Japan

Legal

Group Functions

Your role

Are you a legal counsel with a focus on investment banking transactions such as M&A advisory and capital market transactions?
Do you have experience with legal and regulatory matters related to investment banking transactions in Japan with cross-border and other international aspects?
Do you enjoy and thrive working in an international organization with culturally diversified colleagues?

We’re looking for a legal counsel to:

• provide in-house legal support to UBS’s investment banking business (“Global Banking”) with respect to transactions and business originated from, or targeting, Japan, including transactions that are executed outside Japan
• provide support to other areas of UBS business, in particular Global Markets (ie, securities sales and trading) and Global Wealth Management (ie, securities and commercial banking business for wealthy individuals), subject to the successful candidate’s expertise and the firm’s requirements
• provide advice to our business and control functions on legal frameworks, issues, negotiations and documentation

Job Reference #

320449BR

City

Tokyo

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

You’ll be working in UBS’s Global Banking legal function in Japan. As such, you will be reporting to, and working together with, our lead GB lawyer in Japan. At the same time, you will be part of the bank’s Investment Bank (IB) Legal team and more generally Group Legal team. You will have close interaction with colleagues in the wider legal team accordingly. We focus on delivering high-quality legal advice and solutions to our internal clients.

Your expertise

• worked as corporate counsel within an international bank or law firm for ideally not less than 7 years since qualification
• experience with investment banking transactions, including M&A advisory and capital market transactions
• hold a legal qualification in Japan “bengoshi” (additional common law qualification is not required but would be a plus)
• a team player who is friendly and approachable, is respectful to others, and enjoys collaborating with others.
• motivated and skilled at driving a proactive solution-orientated process
• a good communicator fluent in Japanese and English to support internal clients and colleagues both in Japan and overseas

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.