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At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.
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The Legal Counsel, Japan is responsible for providing commercial legal support across business units, the manufacturing site, and all functions in Japan. It includes active participation in company projects, offering critical insights through independent legal analysis, and handling employment and contract-related disputes, including judicial proceedings. Additionally, the role oversees compliance activities—particularly data privacy—ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations, while serving as a key contact for compliance matters in the region.
This position reports to the General Counsel, APAC and is part of the Pall Legal and Compliance Team located in Tokyo, Japan and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide front-line legal counsel for commercial contracts, procurement, and sales agreements, ensuring efficient legal service delivery and compliance with local processes.
- Advise on commercial risks, manage disputes and litigation, and support intellectual property protection initiatives.
- Lead compliance activities, including data privacy, investigations, and training on key policies and procedures.
- Deliver targeted legal and compliance training, support due diligence efforts, and contribute to legal operations and strategic procurement practices.
- Assist in managing claims and litigation matters, improving processes through standard templates and tools, and coordinating with external counsel in Japan and Korea.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 10 years’ post qualification working experiences in Japan.
- Prior in-house experience at a multinational corporation.
- Native level in Japanese and business level in English
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role
- Ability to travel – Approximately one to two times a year
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols in a corporate or industrial setting.
- Using Microsoft Office tools effectively in work and communicating fluently in English.
- Traveling for work, including visits to manufacturing sites in Japan and abroad.
Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- 10 years' post qualification working experiences in Japan
- Prior in-house experience at a multinational corporation
- Native level in Japanese and business level in English
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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