Just Legal is Japan’s Leading Specialist Recruitment Agency
At Just Legal, we provide legal recruitment solutions to international law firms and corporate legal departments. Our work is driven by our deep understanding of Japan’s legal field and our dedication to a quality service.
As trusted advisors for sourcing talent and career planning in Japan’s legal sectors, we guide employers and legal professionals through the complexities of hiring, business-critical partner searches and career growth.
Backed by years of experience and a strong network, Just Legal is the private practice and in-house legal recruitment partner of choice for those seeking highly skilled legal talent, or their next professional challenge in Japan.
Practice Areas
Just Legal currently offers recruiting services, career advice and professional opportunities across the following areas:
Private Practice
Recruitment
We specialize in recruiting for private practice roles, including Bengoshi, attorneys, foreign-qualified associates, and legal support professionals, matching quality candidates with the best legal jobs Tokyo and Japan have to offer
Regulatory &
Compliance Recruitment
Our expert team of compliance recruiters sources professionals for compliance, regulatory, and corporate governance positions, addressing the growing demand in these critical areas.
In-house
Legal Recruitment
We connect Bengoshi and foreign-qualified lawyers with in-house corporate and financial services roles, supporting professionals in growing their in-house legal careers within multinational and Japanese corporations.
Our Team
Our team combines decades of experience in sourcing legal professionals for in-house and private practice legal jobs in Japan.
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Just Search Group has officially launched, bringing together specialist executive search expertise under a single, scalable brand serving the Japan market. The newly formed parent company encompasses Just Legal, a market-leading legal recruitment firm established in 2014, and introduces Just HR, its latest division dedicated to HR executive search. The creation of Just Search Group marks a strategic step toward delivering specialist search and recruitment services with a unified purpose. Led by Group CEO, Paul Cochrane, Just Search Group’s mission is to deepen its long-term partnerships while maintaining the high-quality, consultative service that clients across Japan have come to trust. Just HR, headed by co-founder and Managing Director Jason Lewis, starts with a clear focus: supporting organisations in their search for exceptional HR talent. The launch complements broader trends within the Japanese executive hiring market, where businesses are increasingly focused on employee experience, culture transformation and organisational resilience. Just HR is poised to support this shift by connecting forward-thinking employers with HR professionals who can lead meaningful change. From CHROs and HRBPs to specialists in Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and beyond, Just HR is designed to address the growing demand for capable HR leadership in Japan’s evolving market. With plans in motion to grow into additional professional sectors, Just Search Group is now focused on building a future-ready platform for delivering its singular style of executive search in Japan. “This is a pivotal moment,” said Cochrane. “Bringing Just Legal and Just HR together under Just Search Group sets a strong foundation for future growth into new professional verticals, while reinforcing our commitment to meticulous and human-centred search.” “Our clients have consistently told us that the real value lies in specialization,” said Jason Lewis. “Just HR was built in direct response to that need, giving clients a dedicated, knowledgeable partner for HR executive search. We’re excited to bring this level of depth and focus to the market.” For more information, visit justsearchgroup.com .
Opportunities for Foreign Lawyers in Japan: A Growing Legal Market
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of our newsletter! Following the positive response to our previous issue, this edition focuses on the differences between in-house and external counsels. *** In the preparation of this issue, we had the privilege of interviewing seven lawyers from both law firms and corporations. Additionally, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Mariko Mimura from Nishimura & Asahi for her invaluable supervision. We were fortunate to gather insights from distinguished professionals with experience in both law firms and corporations, as well as those who have experience working with both Japanese and international companies. We deeply appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved. ***
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