Fair Trade Commission Examiner
こうせいとりひきいいんかいしんさかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Fair Trade Commission examiners conduct investigations and reviews of corporate mergers and unfair trade restrictions based on the Antimonopoly Act and competition policies, and issue necessary cease and desist orders.
Description
Fair Trade Commission examiners, based on the Antimonopoly Act and related competition policy laws, conduct merger reviews, cartel investigations, preliminary and full investigations into bid rigging and unfair trade practices, and deliberate at Fair Trade Commission meetings. They handle a series of tasks including evidence collection, hearings with related parties, report preparation, drafting cease and desist orders, and responding to administrative litigation. They are required to have advanced legal knowledge, logical thinking skills, and communication abilities, and play a role in maintaining and promoting a fair competitive environment through negotiations and coordination with administrative agencies and companies.
Future Outlook
With the increasing importance of competition policy and trends toward stronger regulations, demand for highly specialized examiners is expected to remain stable. In particular, enhancements to review systems for digital markets and global transactions are expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Analytical orientation / Curious and inquisitive / Has ethics and fairness / Patient
Work Style
Business Trips / Flexitime / Government Office Work / Remote
Career Path
Passed National Public Service Comprehensive Job (Legal Category) → Fair Trade Commission Staff Officer → Assistant Examiner → Examiner → Section Chief/Department Head → Senior Examiner
Required Skills
Antimonopoly Act Knowledge / Interview Techniques / Negotiation Skills / Reading and Writing Legal Documents / Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Compliance / Data Analysis / IT Literacy / Reading English Contracts
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze a large amount of laws and evidence. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately check the details of legal documents and evidence materials. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required during hearings and negotiations with companies and related parties. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying the causes of complex cases and formulating solutions is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work and the physical load is not high. |
Related Qualifications
- National Public Service Comprehensive Job Examination (Legal Category)
Related Jobs
- Administrative Scrivener
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