Job Advert Title: Lead, Legal Employment and Litigation for Japan
Location: Nihonbashi,Tokyo
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
The Lead, Legal Employment and Litigation for Japan is responsible for heading up the Employment law
function for API and corporate entities in Japan by providing practical, timely, strategic, and high quality legal advice and counsel to a broad spectrum of clients and, in collaboration with the Legal Lead of
Employment for the Other Commercial Divisions, across the entirety of Astellas’ global enterprise. This is a highly strategic position and is accountable for managing the employment risks in Japan as well as supporting the Other Commercial Divisions. This position also provides legal support for commercial litigations, claims and internal compliance investigations arising in Japan. This position must address a myriad of legal issues in a complex
and fast-evolving legal environment, and must do so in a manner that minimizes exposure and reputational
damage in an area of high potential liability and risk to the Company’s operations and success.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
This position shall have the following responsibilities:
• Serving as a strategic legal partner to global and local Human Resources (“HR”) and business leaders and their teams by leading and overseeing the full range of employment law support, advice, and counseling in regard to matters affecting the employees in Japan, including providing timely, proactive, strategic, best-in-class legal advice and support, taking into account the global objectives of the organization and the unique and varying global legal requirements in a risk-balanced manner in order to effectively minimize and mitigate risk. Such support includes day-to-day advice and counsel throughout the entire employment life cycle of employees in Japan, including hiring, performance management, discipline, discharge, pay practices, workplace accommodations, and leaves of absence, as well as business reorganizations, corporate restructurings, diversity & inclusion, and other workforce initiatives.
• Leading, overseeing, and managing the Company’s response to all employment and commercial litigation, administrative charges, and pending/threatened claims arising in Japan, and providing support on such matters arising in the Other Commercial Divisions as may be requested by the Head of Litigation, Investigations, Employment & Governance (LIEG). Such support includes actively developing, directing, and implementing strategic litigation decisions; managing outside counsel; recommending appropriate courses of action to HR and senior business leaders; reviewing and revising litigation/administrative filings and discovery responses; participating in mediations; and negotiating resolutions.
• Leading, managing and overseeing internal employment investigations arising in Japan with minimal supervision and recommending appropriate Company response; supporting internal employment investigations arising in the Other Commercial Divisions, as necessary; directing, overseeing, and providing legal support to HR-led employment investigations in the Divisions; and coordinating/collaborating with global HR, Ethics & Compliance, and the LIEG Team.
• Proactively assessing in a risk-balanced approach those employment and business risks in Japan and developing risk mitigation strategies; partnering closely with the Legal Employment Lead of the Other Commercial Divisions on cross-Divisional matters and global employment and business risks affecting entire the Astellas enterprise; identifying and overseeing the development and implementation of business process improvements to minimize employment risk.
• Identifying development/training opportunities and developing/delivering internal training to HR and business client groups in Japan on relevant employment issues; partnering closely with the Legal Employment Lead of the Other Commercial Divisions to develop and deliver internal training to cross-border managers; overseeing and providing senior management and business clients updates on employment and benefits law developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry, coordinating with the Legal Employment Lead of the Other Commercial Divisions and other leaders in the Legal function, as may be appropriate.
• Collaborating with and providing comprehensive employment law support and advice to other members of Legal in connection with due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex business transactions within or involving Japan.
• Leading, overseeing, and managing the drafting and/or review as well as the completion of all HR and employee benefits documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, Company policies, performance action plans, severance agreements; and benefits/compensation plan documents.
• Leading, overseeing and managing all employment-related matters for re-organizations or other organizational changes impacting Japan.
• Retaining, supervising and directing outside counsel effectively, and efficiently managing legal expenses consistent with global budget for Legal Employment matters.
• Coordinating closely with global Ethics & Compliance colleagues.
• Leading other projects as may be requested by the Head of LIEG, the Head of Legal, or the General Counsel.
（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
•At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
•At least 10 years’ experience working in a law firm or pharmaceutical legal department, with deep experience in employment law advice, counsel, and litigation.
•Sophisticated understanding of the Japanese employment laws and litigation processes/procedures.
•Solid understanding of e-discovery and document preservation obligations in a global organization.
•Strong experience and knowledge of best practices relating to employment matters in Japan.
•Strong ability to grasp legal issues quickly, exhibit strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical and constructive legal advice in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and fast-paced complex global environment.
•Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•Strong work ethic and ability to manage large workload, multi-task, focus on critical priorities, and otherwise effectively meet client needs. Ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures.
•Team player and able to build relationships, both internally and externally, on a global scale.
•Strong organization and teamwork skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to motivate others.
•A strong commitment to integrity and professionalism and demonstrated passion for excellence.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
•Strong English-language speaking and writing skills.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 2次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → 2nd Interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
（変更の範囲）
会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
Will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
管理監督者 8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）
Managers and Supervisors 8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends(Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/
For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."