Senior Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with 6-10 years of proven legal experience to provide comprehensive support in various litigation matters, enforcement, and compliance issues. The candidate must have native Japanese language abilities and a strong background in enforcement, investigation, compliance, dispute litigation, and arbitration. The role involves representing clients in arbitration proceedings, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal support in litigation matters, enforcement actions, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Assist in developing and maintaining compliance programs, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough investigations by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings, preparing legal documents, and providing strategic guidance.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations through legal research.
• Effectively communicate with clients, offering legal advice and ensuring high client satisfaction.
• Travel to Japan for in-person meetings with clients as business needs arise.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of legal experience representing public companies, fund sponsors, and financial services clients.
• Strong background in enforcement, investigation, compliance, dispute litigation, and arbitration.
• Native Japanese language abilities (writing, reading, speaking).
• Admission to practice in the state of MA or eligibility to become admitted quickly.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Proven experience representing clients in litigation or arbitration proceedings.
• Native-level proficiency in spoken and written Japanese is essential.

Corporate work is the driving force in this large firm although in recent years, IP has played an increasingly important role. Its Boston offices are spacious, modern, and beautifulone of the most satisfying and prestigious firms in which to work. We know of few firms that compete with this firm in terms of the quality and consistency of the work product. Although the hours can be substantial, the compensation is top of the line here, and associates are generally quite happy to be practicing at the top of their profession.