Senior Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for its Chicago office, requiring native Japanese language abilities. The candidate should have 6-10 years of proven legal experience in enforcement actions, investigations, compliance program development, and dispute litigation, particularly with financial services clients in the U.S. and throughout Asia.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal support in various litigation matters, enforcement actions, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough investigations into legal matters 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, conducting legal research to support case strategies.
• Effectively communicate with clients, providing legal advice and ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction.
• Travel to Japan for in-person meetings with clients, as business needs arise.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years of proven legal experience.
• Native Japanese language abilities (writing, reading, speaking).
• Strong background in enforcement, investigation, compliance, dispute litigation, and arbitration.
• Experience representing clients in litigation or arbitration proceedings is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Admission to practice in the state of IL or eligibility to become admitted quickly.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications:

Admission to practice in the state of IL.

Skills:

• Native-level proficiency in spoken and written Japanese.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal investigations.
• Strategic thinking and guidance in arbitration proceedings.
• Compliance program development and maintenance.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

This distinguished law firm was established more than 140 years ago and employs a significantly large team of highly skilled attorneys. The firm has several law offices located across the U.S. and abroad. A few of the firm's key practice areas are antitrust law, intellectual property law, and litigation. This law practice is actively involved in pro bono efforts and committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace.