In-House Lawyer
きぎょうないべんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In-house lawyers belong to the company's legal department and handle legal tasks related to corporate activities, such as contract legal affairs, compliance responses, and risk management, as specialized professionals.
Description
In-house lawyers belong to the corporate legal department, handling tasks such as drafting and reviewing contracts, responding to troubles, developing internal regulations, and building corporate governance systems. They collaborate with various internal departments and management to provide legal advice aligned with business strategies, while promoting the strengthening of compliance systems and risk management. They also handle high-specialty cases such as M&A, fundraising, and intellectual property protection, and as needed, coordinate and negotiate with external law firms. Through their work, they acquire broad industry knowledge and the latest legal trends, supporting the organization's sustainable growth.
Future Outlook
With globalization and strengthening regulations, demand for in-house legal specialists will continue to increase steadily. Expertise in new fields such as data privacy and sustainability will be required.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Cautious and Attentive / Excellent Communication Skills / Good at Logical Thinking / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Corporate Legal Department / Flexitime System / Partial Remote Work / Team Work
Career Path
Passed the Bar Exam and Completed Judicial Training → Legal Department Staff → Senior Legal Officer → Manager / Legal Department Manager → Chief Legal Counsel / General Counsel
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Internal Coordination) / Contract Drafting / Legal Research / Negotiation / Risk Assessment
Recommended Skills
English (Document Creation and Reading) / Financial Accounting Knowledge / IT Risk Management / Intellectual Property Management / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Need to logically analyze complex legal issues and make appropriate legal judgments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in contract clauses can lead to significant risks. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for explanations and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to continuously learn legal amendments and case law trends and acquire the latest knowledge. |
| Problem Solving | Need to solve various legal issues and propose risk avoidance measures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Quick responses are required for urgent or high-risk cases, making stress tolerance important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Centered on legal documents, with little specialized numerical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Completed Judicial Training
- Passed the Bar Exam
Aliases
- Corporate Lawyer
- In-House Lawyer
- Internal Lawyer
Related Jobs
- Compliance Officer
- Internal Auditor
- Lawyer
- Legal Department Manager