Paralegal – Corporate Transactions

Paralegal – Corporate Transactions at Nishimura & Asahi

Nishimura & Asahi, Japan's largest law firm headquartered in Otemachi, Tokyo, is seeking a paralegal (hōmu jimu / 法務事務) to support its busy Corporate Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to work on major transactions at one of Japan's most prestigious firms.

About the Role

As a Corporate Transactions Paralegal, you will provide essential support to bengoshi (弁護士) working on M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and general corporate matters. You will manage corporate filings with the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局), coordinate due diligence data rooms, maintain transaction closing checklists, and assist with document management for complex multi-party deals.

Working from the Otemachi office, you will be part of a large, well-resourced paralegal team that supports the firm's market-leading corporate practice. The role offers exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions involving Japan's leading corporations.

Key Activities

• Corporate filing support at the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局) for registrations under the Companies Act (会社法)
• Due diligence data room management and document organisation
• Transaction closing logistics and condition precedent tracking
• Corporate registry searches and certificate preparation
• Document production, formatting, and version control for complex transactions

• Prepare and file corporate registration documents at the Legal Affairs Bureau
• Set up and manage virtual data rooms for M&A transactions
• Maintain transaction closing checklists and track condition precedent completion
• Conduct corporate registry searches and obtain certificates
• Assist with document production including formatting and proofreading of transaction documents
• Coordinate signature pages and closing deliverables
• Provide general administrative support to the Corporate Practice Group

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field, or paralegal qualification
• 0-3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Knowledge of basic corporate law concepts under the Companies Act (会社法)
• Experience with corporate filings at the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Working-level English proficiency preferred for cross-border transaction support