Associate Legal Counsel

psicro· Legal
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📍 Tokyo📍 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan📍 jpFull time

About this role

Company Description

PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization providing a wide range of clinical trial services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, mainly for the development of clinical drugs. PSI has 3,000+ employees and 40+ affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and South Africa.

Job Description

If you are a qualified enthusiastic legal professional, you may be the expert we are looking for to join our growing team in Japan (either Tokyo or Osaka office).

This is a permanent full-time position (正社員採用)

This role has a primary focus on contracts related to clinical research. As an Associate Legal Counsel you will work closely with PSI’s international legal and local project team to determine appropriate terms and conditions of contracts and to provide legal advice and support.

Your role will include:

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts with medical institutions
  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers, vendors and other business partners
  • Providing legal advice and support within the Legal department and to other PSI departments
  • Developing, reviewing and ensuring compliance with PSI policies, procedures and instructions
  • Identifying and researching various legal issues and assessing their impact on PSI’s business
  • Assist in any other legal matters in both locally and regionally as and when requested

Qualifications

  • University degree in Law
  • An experience in commercial legal practice (law firm or in-house position), ideally with exposure to the pharmaceutical sector
  • Fluency in Japanese and English (intermediate to business level)
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work efficiently under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently but also within a team
  • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, in particular MS Word

Additional Information

Make the right call and take your career to a whole new level. Join the company that focuses on its people and invests in their professional development and success.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Associate Legal Counsel position at psicro located?
This Associate Legal Counsel role at psicro is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, jp. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Associate Legal Counsel role at psicro full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Associate Legal Counsel role in the Legal department at psicro.
Which team or department does the Associate Legal Counsel at psicro belong to?
This Associate Legal Counsel position is part of the Legal department at psicro. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Associate Legal Counsel job at psicro posted?
This Associate Legal Counsel position at psicro was posted on May 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Associate Legal Counsel
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