Legal Specialist

Date PostedJuly 29, 2026LocationAsia Japan Tokyo ChuoCompanyITC-AeroLeasing, Inc.SalaryJPY 5000K OverTypelegal/patent - legal (contract management)

Job Summary

ITC-AeroLeasing is seeking a Legal Specialist for their Overseas Team based in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves English contract-related work, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing various contracts such as Aircraft Purchase and Lease Agreements. Candidates should have experience in contract drafting and review with a flexible and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize English contracts including Aircraft Purchase and Lease Agreements.
  • Engage in cross-border transactions in the aviation sector.
  • Work collaboratively in diverse teams and apply problem-solving skills.

Required Skills

  • Native English proficiency
  • Experience with contract drafting and review
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Admitted in a common law jurisdiction (desired)
  • Previous experience in Aircraft transactions (desired)

Job Details

[Affiliation] Legal [Details about the department] Reporting line: President and Assistant Manager International legal (Oversea): 2-Assistant Manager, 1-Associate Japanese Legal (Domestic): 1-Associate [Role Summary] Engaged in English contract-related work as contract and transactional legal affairs (drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing various contracts, including Aircraft Purchase Agreements and Aircraft Lease Agreements). [Tasks] Due to the high volume of legal work inherent in this industry, we are interested in increasing its in-house capabilities. We are interested in hearing from any qualified lawyers, contract specialists, or experienced paralegals with an interest in working with cross-border transactions in the aviation sector. Specific roles, titles, and remuneration would be dependent on the candidate’s experience and suitability. The role requires a flexible mindset and is not a purely or traditional legal role. Candidates interested in a diverse career beyond law will find this role appealing. Candidates will be expected to work in teams of diverse skillsets, and be a team player. Candidates able to problem solve and engage critical thinking skills in areas unrelated to law will be particularly suited to this role. Intensive on-the-job training shall be provided throughout and beyond the probational period. The candidate would be expected to be proactive in learning. [Scope of changes to duties] No changes. Working Hours 09:00-18:00 (Regular working hours 8 hours) [Break] 60 minutes [Note] Equivalent hours of fixed overtime pay: 35.0 hours/month Job Requirements [Qualifications/Skills] Native English, experience with contract drafting and review, strong attention to detail. [Desired Characteristics] Admitted in a common law jurisdiction, previous experience in Aircraft transactions. English Level Native Level [Social insurance] Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance [Various allowances] Commuting allowance (paid according to company regulations), overtime allowance (fixed overtime pay system, excess paid separately) Holidays ◇Complete five-day work week (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays) ◇Summer: 5 days (paid use) ◇New Year holidays: 5th ◇Paid holiday: 10 to 20 days (granted on a pro rata basis when joining the company) *Annual holidays: 120 days Job Contract Period Permanent (until the statutory retirement age of 65), full-time employment. [Immediately after hiring] The above business location [Scope of change] No change