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General Information

Job ID
35149
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Work Types
Full Time
Categories
Client Corporate Secretarial


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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all


Discover the Role

Support for global companies by providing para-legal and back-office services:

·         Preparation of documents under the Japanese Companies Act, Company Registration Act, etc. related to the incorporation, amendment of Articles of Incorporation, change of directors, capital increase, capital decrease, change of address, Annual Shareholder Meeting and related admin work for global clients of TMF Group, and in cooperation with legal professionals (Gyoseishoshi, Shihoshoshi, Bengoshi, etc.) including communication by e-mail, phone, etc. 

  • Introduction and explanation of the Japanese Companies Act, best business practices, etc. in English to global clients (e-mail, phone, video call, etc.).  If required, consultation and cooperation with various professionals are included.
  • Custody, management and arrangement of clients’ company seal such as stamping, making scanned date, arrange of delivery, etc.  Communication with clients, contract counterparties, third parties, etc. is required.  For example, arrangement for lease agreement, insurance agreement, etc.
  • Support for opening a local bank account.  Communication and cooperation with a local bank, clients is required. 
  • Admin works related to the above such as making scanned data, arrangement of delivery, filing, data management, etc.
  • Visit to Legal Affairs Bureau to get an original copy of the company registry, etc. and visit to post office to purchase postages, etc. 

Key Responsibilities

Support for global companies by providing para-legal and back-office services:

·         Preparation of documents under the Japanese Companies Act, Company Registration Act, etc. related to the incorporation, amendment of Articles of Incorporation, change of directors, capital increase, capital decrease, change of address, Annual Shareholder Meeting and related admin work for global clients of TMF Group, and in cooperation with legal professionals (Gyoseishoshi, Shihoshoshi, Bengoshi, etc.) including communication by e-mail, phone, etc. 

  • Introduction and explanation of the Japanese Companies Act, best business practices, etc. in English to global clients (e-mail, phone, video call, etc.).  If required, consultation and cooperation with various professionals are included.
  • Custody, management and arrangement of clients’ company seal such as stamping, making scanned date, arrange of delivery, etc.  Communication with clients, contract counterparties, third parties, etc. is required.  For example, arrangement for lease agreement, insurance agreement, etc.
  • Support for opening a local bank account.  Communication and cooperation with a local bank, clients is required. 
  • Admin works related to the above such as making scanned data, arrangement of delivery, filing, data management, etc.
  • Visit to Legal Affairs Bureau to get an original copy of the company registry, etc. and visit to post office to purchase postages, etc. 

Key Requirements
  • More than 2 years working experience related to corporate secretarial work under the Japanese Companies Act and Company Registration Act at a legal or para-legal professional firm(s) (law firm, Gyoseishoshi firm, Shihoshosi firm, etc.) 
  • English: Business level required (TOEIC with a score of more than 750)
  • Japanese : Native level required
  • PC skill (word, excel, power point) – Basic to mid-level knowledge and skills required 
  • Co-operative nature is required such ask working in a good manner with others (within a team and with other departments) 
  • Awareness of how to treat confidential matters

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development
* Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
* We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
* Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact
* You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
* Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment
* Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
* Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.


We’re looking forward to getting to know you!