Job Description

Elite law firm would like to hire a Project Finance associate for their Tokyo office.

Our client assists in all aspects of the development, construction, financing, restructuring, and purchase and sale of infrastructure projects around the world, providing political risk insurance counseling where their expertise lies in policy drafting and analysis of loan documents and transactional documents for insured projects. 

Candidate requirements

  • Mid- to senior-level associate with 5-10 PQE (class year 2009-2014), and significant portion of career working in Project Finance.
  • At absolute minimum 3 years out of total experience should be Projects focused.
  • Project documentation and sponsor-side experience.
  • NY/US qualified candidates will be prioritized, though English law qualified could also be considered.
  • Native or near-native English required.
  • No requirement for Japanese language.

If you think you meet the above requirements and need more detailed information on the role or are simply looking for a new legal role in Asia not listed on our site, please send your CV in word format together with a cover note on reasons for your move to:

mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com OR kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com  

Or call our office line if you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion on:
Hong Kong office +852 3978 1369 OR Singapore office +65 6808 6635  

Or apply via our website.
Visit our website www.horizon-recruit.com for a comprehensive list of private practice, in house and compliance opportunities in Asia Pacific.

About Us
Horizon Recruitment is an Asian based legal recruitment agency specializing in the placement of partners, associates and team moves for leading international law firms in Asia. 

Owned & managed by former Magic Circle lawyers with experience working at top-ranking U.S. and Australian firms in Asia. 

We are not, and do not endeavour to be, the largest recruitment firm.  Our goal is to be the agency of choice for clients and for exceptional lawyers looking for opportunities in Asia for elite international law firms and in house roles. Particular expertise and track record in moving candidates from leading firms in London and the US into Asia (EW, ANZ, HK, SG, US lawyers). 

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