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Legal Assistant (6 months contract)

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

Posted 2 months ago

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**Legal Assistant (6-Month Contract) - Suit Organized Professionals** As a Legal Assistant (contract), you'll support our Japan Legal team in an organized, process-driven role. Key tasks involve document management (digitally and paper), basic checks for accuracy and completeness, translating tasks, and coordinating meetings. Proficiency in Japanese is essential, while basic English and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills are expected. No legal qualifications needed – strong support skills and the ability to follow instructions make a great candidate. This is a full-time opportunity based in Tokyo with a flexible work arrangement and supportive environment.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Tokyo
Country
Japan

Full Job Description

Job Description (Job advert content)

/ About The Role

We are looking for a Legal Operations Assistant to support Japan Legal team. In this role, you will provide support for Legal Counsels. You will receive clear guidance and support from the team. Are you looking to find an opportunity to contribute to business in a meaningful way? We value the contribution of every team member and recognise that strong support roles make a real difference!

/ Role Responsibilities

You will support the team across a range of administrative and coordination tasks, including:

Organising and filing documents in digital and paper formats

Checking documents for completeness, formatting, and basic accuracy

Supporting seal workflows

Obtaining corporate registry (, ) from the Legal Affairs Bureau

Coordinating and adjusting schedules for meetings and internal discussions

Editing and formatting simple documents

Assisting with basic corporate secretarial errands

Providing general administrative support to the Japan Legal team

Supporting light translation-related tasks such as comparison, retyping, or formatting

 

/ Qualifications

We encourage applications from candidates who are interested in a supportive role and enjoy organised, process-based work.

Ability to follow clear instructions and established processes

Microsoft WordExcelOutlook

Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

A reliable and cooperative approach to working with others

Proficiency in Japanese

 

/ Preferred experience:

Basic English skills (reading and writing)

Experience in an administrative or support role

We welcome applications with no prior legal background or legal qualifications!

 

/Benefits And Working Environment

We offer a supportive working environment and standard employee benefits in line with company policy, which may include

:

Flexible working arrangements, including remote work

Paid leave and public holidays

 

A respectful and inclusive workplace culture

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Your well-being matter to us

Career Stage:

Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyones race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what its used for, and how its obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Location: JPN-Tokyo-Akasaka Biz Tower 30

Time Type: Full time

Legal Assistant (6 months contract)

Compensation

Not specified

City: Tokyo

Country: Japan

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2 months ago

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at London Stock Exchange

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Legal Assistant (6-Month Contract) - Suit Organized Professionals** As a Legal Assistant (contract), you'll support our Japan Legal team in an organized, process-driven role. Key tasks involve document management (digitally and paper), basic checks for accuracy and completeness, translating tasks, and coordinating meetings. Proficiency in Japanese is essential, while basic English and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills are expected. No legal qualifications needed – strong support skills and the ability to follow instructions make a great candidate. This is a full-time opportunity based in Tokyo with a flexible work arrangement and supportive environment.

Full Job Description

Job Description (Job advert content)

/ About The Role

We are looking for a Legal Operations Assistant to support Japan Legal team. In this role, you will provide support for Legal Counsels. You will receive clear guidance and support from the team. Are you looking to find an opportunity to contribute to business in a meaningful way? We value the contribution of every team member and recognise that strong support roles make a real difference!

/ Role Responsibilities

You will support the team across a range of administrative and coordination tasks, including:

Organising and filing documents in digital and paper formats

Checking documents for completeness, formatting, and basic accuracy

Supporting seal workflows

Obtaining corporate registry (, ) from the Legal Affairs Bureau

Coordinating and adjusting schedules for meetings and internal discussions

Editing and formatting simple documents

Assisting with basic corporate secretarial errands

Providing general administrative support to the Japan Legal team

Supporting light translation-related tasks such as comparison, retyping, or formatting

 

/ Qualifications

We encourage applications from candidates who are interested in a supportive role and enjoy organised, process-based work.

Ability to follow clear instructions and established processes

Microsoft WordExcelOutlook

Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

A reliable and cooperative approach to working with others

Proficiency in Japanese

 

/ Preferred experience:

Basic English skills (reading and writing)

Experience in an administrative or support role

We welcome applications with no prior legal background or legal qualifications!

 

/Benefits And Working Environment

We offer a supportive working environment and standard employee benefits in line with company policy, which may include

:

Flexible working arrangements, including remote work

Paid leave and public holidays

 

A respectful and inclusive workplace culture

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Your well-being matter to us

Career Stage:

Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyones race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what its used for, and how its obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Location: JPN-Tokyo-Akasaka Biz Tower 30

Time Type: Full time