SeniorAssociate(Bengoshi)

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. We are seeking a Bengoshi Senior Associate to join our leading Private Equity and M&A practice in Tokyo. You will work on high-profile, cross-border transactions, advising global and domestic clients on complex investments into and out of Japan. This role offers significant client exposure, early responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with our international network on market-defining deals. Key Areas of Work * Advising on private and public M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on private equity * Acting for global and domestic private equity sponsors on: * Growth and pre-IPO investments * Leveraged buyouts * Minority and control investments * Auction sale processes and exits * Supporting strategic joint ventures and corp