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IHG Senior Corporate Counsel, Japan & Micronesia in Japan
Introduction
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to work closely with the Managing Director and his leadership team based in Tokyo to support decisions across Japan & Micronesia. As a trusted legal partner, you will provide clear, commercially-minded advice that enables IHG’s Japan & Micronesia business to move forward with confidence - anticipating risk, structuring practical solutions, and navigating the local regulatory environment in a measured and effective way and ensuring global alignment across wide practice areas. If you’re ready to be a key voice at the table, this role offers impact and autonomy in a high-growth region.
Based in Japan, this position presents a compelling opportunity for Japan‑qualified/ highly experienced Japanese lawyers currently outside the country to bring their international experience into a senior in‑market role. We welcome applications from overseas‑based candidates who are interested in relocating to Japan as their next career step.
Your Day to Day
Act as a trusted legal advisor and a generalist to IHG’s business across areas such as IP, regulatory, privacy, real estate, construction and legal operations.
Advise on matters across the hotel lifecycle, starting from drafting, negotiating letters of intent, MOUs, hotel management and franchise agreements, variation, supplier, vendor, sales, marketing, sponsorship and other commercial agreements.
Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk, ensuring compliance with local laws and internal policies.
Partner closely with regional and global legal colleagues to deliver consistent, high‑quality legal support.
Manage and direct external legal counsel to ensure effective and timely outcomes for matters outsourced to external law firms and related service providers.
Fully utilize IHG systems including legal matter management and related systems and be responsible for building legal knowledge in our Tokyo office.
What We Need From You
At least 8+ years’ PQE across law firms and in‑house roles in Japan.
Strong background in drafting, negotiation and excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (both verbal and written) and ability to partner both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Pro-active mindset, with experience working on a global legal team with strong organization, time and project management skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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