Senior Associate | Corporate

Senior Associate | Corporate - Japanese Practice page is loaded## Senior Associate | Corporate - Japanese Practicelocations: Brisbanetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR- * Join a tier-one ranked Corporate practice* Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team* Work with a variety of clients, and help our clients bring to life some of the most significant and game changing projects across our Corporate Japanese PracticeOur Corporate team in Brisbane has the most established Japanese practice in Australia. The team works with a variety of high profile Japanese companies, advising on general corporate governance and M&A transactions in Australia. Reporting into Hiroyuki Kano, we are looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join this busy and impactful team. You will have the opportunity to work with, and collaborate with a team who have experience acting for a variety ofJapanese clients, and who have provided the firm with a thorough understanding of Japanese cultural principles in conducting business.This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in diverse and interesting work, and be mentored by experienced, well known Partners who are continuing to grow their practice.**Skills & Experience**To be successful in this role, the following attributes will be required:* Senior Associate experience in private practice or in-house;* strong academic results;* fluency in writing and speaking Japanese;* Japanese qualified Bengoshi not essential (but would be advantageous);* proven experience working on a range of corporate and commercial matters;* the ability to communicate and build a rapport with our clients;* a desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives; and* a proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet client needs.In addition to this, we're looking for a driven, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients.**The Corporate, M&A & Capital Markets team**Clayton Utz maintains a top-tier multi-disciplinary Corporate / M&A / Corporate Advisory practice.Acting for many of Australia's top 100 companies and leading multinationals, we provide corporate clients with the tools needed to manage all the issues that arise in a successful company.Our clients' business is our business. Whether it's capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions or commercial contract negotiation, we offer leading edge expertise, second-to-none execution skills and commercial judgment born from years of experience in the Australian corporate environment.#LI-JSWe prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.**Consultant Contact Details**Jennifer Sanderson, **Accessibility and Inclusion** more information on Clayton Utz, please visit or follow us on .**Agency submissions**Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.### Clayton Utz Employee BenefitsThe traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.#J-18808-Ljbffr