Japanese Speaking Job - Japanese Speaking General Counsel（Insurance）

JobTitle: JapaneseSpeaking General Counsel TheSkillsYou'llNeed: Corporate Law, Technology Law, Japanese, qualified lawyer YourNewSalary: Upto£150,000 OfficebasedORHybrid: Hybrid, Oxford PermORTemp: Permanent Start: ASAP Workinghours: Full-time UK work visa sponsorship available for the right candidate. Japanese Speaking Head of Legal & Compliance – What You'll be DoingServe as the Head of Legal and Compliance, providing strategic and operational legal support across the entire organization. Ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UK, the EU, and Japan, with particular focus on corporate governance, data protection, AI ethics and risk, digital regulation, and insurance-related legislation. Act as the primary legal liaison with the parent company and group legal teams, supporting alignment of governance and compliance standards across jurisdictions. Oversee compliance frameworks, including data protection (GDPR, APPI, etc.), AI governance, and digital regulatory requirements. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including research collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, and memoranda of understanding relating to partnerships.Japanese Speaking Head of Legal & Compliance – The Skills You'll Need to SucceedQualified lawyer in the UK, Japan, or the EU Practical experience in corporate law, regulatory law, or technology law In-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the insurance industry in the UK or the EU, including FCA, PRA, and EIOPA regulations Strong understanding of company law and corporate compliance frameworks Strong understanding of data protection and privacy laws Strong understanding of AI risk management and digital/technology regulation Experience as an in-house counsel within a financial institutionPeople First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-30