This is a Senior Associate | Corporate - Japanese Practice role with Clayton Utz based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Clayton Utz Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Associate | Corporate - Japanese Practice role at Clayton Utz Join a tier-one ranked Corporate practice Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team Work with a variety of clients, and help our clients bring to life some of the most significant and game changing projects across our Corporate Japanese Practice Our Corporate team in Brisbane has the most established Japanese practice in Australia. The team works with a variety of high profile Japanese companies, advising on general corporate governance and M&A transactions in Australia. Reporting into Hiroyuki Kano, we are looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join this busy and impactful team. You will have the opportunity to work with, and collaborate with a team who have experience acting for a variety of Japanese clients, and who have provided the firm with a thorough understanding of Japanese cultural principles in conducting business. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in diverse and interesting work, and be mentored by experienced, well known Partners who are continuing to grow their practice. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, the following attributes will be required: Senior Associate experience in private practice or in-house; strong academic results; fluency in writing and speaking Japanese; Japanese qualified Bengoshi not essential (but would be advantageous); proven experience working on a range of corporate and commercial matters; the ability to communicate and build a rapport with our clients; a desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives; and a proactive attitude towards personal development to expand your skills and knowledge to meet client needs. In addition to this, we're looking for a driven, self-starter; someone who is able to work autonomously and is focused on attention to detail and providing an outstanding service to their clients. The Corporate, M&A & Capital Markets team Clayton Utz maintains a top-tier multi-disciplinary Corporate / M&A / Corporate Advisory practice. Acting for many of Australia's top 100 companies and leading multinationals, we provide corporate clients with the tools needed to manage all the issues that arise in a successful company. Our clients' business is our business. Whether it's capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions or commercial contract negotiation, we offer leading edge expertise, second-to-none execution skills and commercial judgment born from years of experience in the Australian corporate environment. LI-JS How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com . For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here . Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Clayton Utz team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Joining a tier-one ranked Corporate practice Collaborating with a successful team Advising high-profile Japanese clients Key Strengths Senior Associate experience ️ Fluency in Japanese Proven experience in corporate matters Strong academic results Business development initiatives Attention to detail Why Clayton Utz is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Clayton Utz not with Hatch.
