Legal editor at Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo

During 2020/2021 the coronavirus and associated restrictions meant Nishimura & Asahi was in a holding pattern regarding the appointment of new legal editors. At this stage resumption for 2022/2023 is promising so if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity to work internationally for a year as a legal editor in Tokyo, Japan, please email or see me.

Associate Professor Ann Black
Coordinator: Work in Japan Program
a.black@law.uq.edu.au

For a sample of what was required in an application in the past, see 2020 application information (PDF, 100.3 KB). Note this information will be updated once the situation changes.

About Nishimura & Asahi

Nishimura & Asahi, one of Japan’s premier law firms located in Akasaka, Tokyo, regularly seek English-language legal editors in their firm. Positions involve editing and rewriting a wide range of documents as well as assisting in due diligence, research and similar matters.

Nishimura & Asahi employ over 484 Japanese attorneys, and several attorneys and editors from countries such as the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. They specialise in commercial law and also have strengths in intellectual property, insurance law, acquisitions and mergers and securitisation.

Preference will be given to candidates with a desire for exposure to international law and business and editing or legal experience.

Visit the Nishimura & Asahi website  for more information about the firm.

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