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Senior Associate (Bengoshi) - Private Equity, M&A

Clifford Chance
Permanent Japan, Tokyo Financial Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Japan, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description


Job Description

We are seeking a Bengoshi Senior Associate to join our leading Private Equity and M&A practice in Tokyo.

You will work on high-profile, cross-border transactions, advising global and domestic clients on complex investments into and out of Japan. This role offers significant client exposure, early responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with our international network on market-defining deals.

Key Areas of Work

  • Advising on private and public M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on private equity
  • Acting for global and domestic private equity sponsors on:Growth and pre-IPO investmentsLeveraged buyoutsMinority and control investmentsAuction sale processes and exits
  • Supporting strategic joint ventures and corporate investments
  • Working across a broad range of sectors including energy & infrastructure (particularly renewables), technology, healthcare, real estate, industrials and funds
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Japan, Japan
    Posted: June 17, 2026
    Deadline: July 27, 2026