Legal Recruiters in Japan
Founded in 2014, Just Legal was established to meet the growing demand for a highly specialized legal recruitment and search firm exclusive to the Japan market. Our founders, experienced recruiters with extensive backgrounds in law, recognized the need for a recruitment service that speaks to the needs of organizations and professionals in Japan.
Today, Just Legal stands as a trusted name in legal recruitment in Japan and the Asia-Pacific, known for our integrity, market insights and consultative style of service.
Our Mission and Values
Unlike generalist recruitment firms, we focus exclusively on legal roles, allowing us to offer nuanced insights, market intelligence and access to hidden talent and job opportunities.
Our approach is highly personalized, with every search we perform tailored to match legal talent with firms’ unique needs, business culture and long-term objectives.
For candidates, we ensure the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism, supporting career moves with care and discretion.
Why Work with Just Legal
Integrity in
Legal Recruitment
Transparency and accountability are the foundations of our dealings, building lasting trust with our clients and candidates.
Commitment to the Highest Standards
Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal recruitment services that meet the unique needs of the legal industry in Japan.
Our Client and Candidate Testimonials Speak Volumes
Hear from those we've assisted about their experiences and successes through our services.

Meet Our Team of Legal Recruitment Experts
Hiroshi Kurosaka - Partner
With 20 years of experience in legal recruitment in Tokyo, Hiroshi’s deep industry knowledge has enabled him to deliver an extensive track record of successful placements.
Yuki Wada - Senior Consultant
Since joining in 2016, Yuki has provided essential advice to employers and legal professionals the financial sector, specializing in in-house legal and compliance roles.
