Japanese Language Proficient Attorney

Latitude is partnering with a highly respected national law firm to engage an experienced Attorney with strong Japanese language proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing). This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a bilingual attorney who enjoys client interaction, diverse legal work, and long-term career growth within a stable and collegial environment. The selected attorney will collaborate closely with senior partners and clients, including those based in Japan, and will gain exposure to a variety of legal practice areas.

The role offers the best of both worlds-the flexibility of a contract engagement with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. The firm is committed to professional development and is open to training an attorney with the right foundation, curiosity, and commitment to excellence. This position is particularly well-suited for an attorney who has previously served as in-house counsel or General Counsel and is now seeking a client-facing, long-term role with a respected firm that values cultural fluency, collaboration, and quality of work.

Responsibilities

· Work across a variety of practice groups, providing legal support and advice as needed

· Communicate directly with clients, including Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders

· Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents in both English and Japanese

· Provide guidance on business and legal matters, collaborating closely with firm partners and in-house teams

· Support matters that may include corporate, commercial, and compliance work depending on skillset and business needs

· Assist with translation or bilingual review of key legal and business documents when required

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction where the law firm has an office

· Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking) - required

· Experience as in-house counsel strongly preferred

· Flexible and willing to work across multiple practice areas

· Client-facing experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Committed to a long-term, stable role with a willingness to grow and train under a partner's mentorship

· Ability to provide a writing sample in Japanese

Position Details

· Type of role: Engagement

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Commitment: Long-term assignment expected with a strong likelihood of being converted to permanent position at the firm for the right candidate
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Open to any U.S. state where the law firm maintains an office; hybrid or remote flexibility considered

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude's client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements

Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.

If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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