Our unparalleled expertise in Japan's legal market means

Fast and Effective SearchProcess for both Individualsand Hiring Managers

Our unparalleled expertise in Japan's legal market means

Fast and Effective Search Process for both Individualsand Hiring Managers

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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13 August 2025
Something I think we’ve all struggled with is the generational gap; especially between our generation and the one before us. We tend to see things very differently from how our parents or grandparents do. I’d like to blame it on tech and how fast the world’s changed, but maybe that's’ just me realizing I’m now part of the “older” generation, and not the younger one anymore. And I know I’m not the only person feeling that shift.
12 March 2025
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