Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

Provide proactive, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice and counsel to colleagues across matrix teams, including marketing, sales, medical, and other functions, on regulatory and commercial matters related to BMS Japan.

Collaborate closely with Compliance & Ethics to proactively identify and remediate risks and to help drive well-informed decisions.

Work cooperatively with peers to leverage expertise within the local Legal & Compliance team and the global Law Department.

Develop and deliver training sessions and other educational resources to enhance colleagues’ understanding of relevant legal topics.

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree from a reputable university

At least 8 years of legal experience after bar qualification in Japan

Excellent verbal and writing skills in both Japanese and English

Sound business judgment

Strong team player with a collaborative work style

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain strong and trust relationships across the business and within the Law Department.

Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated

Creative, thoughtful and practical problem-solving skills

A quick thinker with a positive mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced matrix environment

Personal integrity and ethics, including an exceptional sense of discretion.

Experience of having worked for/in a regulated industry environment is useful but not mandatory

Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and related regulations preferable but not mandatory.

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