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Job Description

Chambers Band 1 US firm would like to hire an associate to join their Private Equity Transactions Group in Tokyo.

Our client's private equity practice is recognized as one of the leading practices internationally.

They provide unsurpassed counsel throughout the lifecycle of private equity transactions from one of the largest and most sophisticated private equity practices in the world.

  • Candidates should have experience with private equity transactions, preferably gained at a major US or UK law firm
  • US JD is strongly preferred
  • Candidates should be bilingual and able to conduct business in both Japanese and English
  • International candidates are welcomed to apply and firm will relocate internationally
  • Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of experience in cross-border corporate transactions, M&A, advising private equity funds as well as general corporate matters. 

Full US rate salary + COLA + low taxation.


If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:

  1. your CV;
  2. transcripts; and
  3. a short cover note to kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com or mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. 

Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213

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