Specialist in Law and Client Relationship Management (expired)

Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law | 園田・小林弁理士法人

Company

Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law | 園田・小林弁理士法人

Job ID

124538

Location

Shijuku, Tokyo, Japan

Post date

Dec 18, 2017

Industry

Legal Services

Function

Legal / Para-legal, Legal Assistant

Work Type

Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

Amount not specified

• Negotiable

We are looking for a motivated professional willing to contribute to the internationalization and business development process of a dynamic Japanese intellectual property law firm.

What you'll be doing:

 Client relations management
- Facilitating communication between international client companies and our firm;
- Monitoring the relationship with clients;
- Overviewing internal procedures so that they are in line with clients' needs and strategies;
- Negotiating with clients for services and fees;
- Drafting IP related newsletters and presentations;
- Studying IP laws of different jurisdictions;
- Organizing/participating Japanese IP law seminars for international clients; and
- Maintaining client database.

 Develop business opportunities and increase clients
- Developing strategies for business development (in collaboration with other departments); and
- Organizing and going on business trips and attending conferences to find new clients.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

 University degree
 Background in IP or law is preferable (admission to the bar not required).
 Organized, keen on details, independent, and motivated.
 Winning personality with excellent communication skills.
 Open-minded and willing to work with different people from various cultural backgrounds.
 Be willing and motivated to go on business trips outside of Japan.


Required language proficiency:
English : Native or fluent
Japanese : Conversational
French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Dutch: a plus

What's in it for you:
At Sonoda & Kobayashi, we recognize the value of our employees and engage them as true partners in running our business. We need your expertise and value your opinions. Come be a part of our team!