About Nishimura & Asahi in Germany
Nishimura & Asahi was the first leading Japanese law firm to open offices in Europe. From our offices in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, Germany, we advise clients in all essential areas of commercial law, often in close cooperation with leading European law firms.
For our offices in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, Germany, we are hiring
Attorneys-at-law (m/f/d) in the field of Corporate/M&A
We have an extensive track record of advising major Japanese and non-Japanese companies on cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions across the globe. You will work closely with our partners, counsels and associates in Germany, Japan and Southeast Asia. From day one, you will work on high-profile matters as part of small, focused teams and will be trained in a well-founded and “on the job” manner.
You have a proven interest in Japan, are qualified as attorney-at-law in an EU member state, and possess outstanding academic credentials as well as excellent English skills. The ability to communicate in Japanese is beneficial, but not required. In addition, you are interested in economic relationships and enjoy working in multicultural teams. Applications from career starters are just as welcome as those from lawyers who have already gained professional experience.
We look forward to your application, preferably via email, to:
Nishimura & Asahi Europe Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Attn.: Dominik Kruse
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
info_germany@eml.nishimura.com
Please note that all documents submitted will be reviewed carefully, and that only select candidates will be invited for further assessment, the details of which will be provided at the time an invitation is extended.
Please also note that submitted documents will not be returned.
Nishimura & Asahi is Japan’s largest full-service international law firm, with more than 900 professionals*1 working in close collaboration across more than 22+ offices around the world to offer unrivaled one-stop legal services. We have locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Bangkok, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt/Düsseldorf, Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta*2, Kuala Lumpur*2, London*3, Manila*2, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, and Yagon.
Our services include business consulting and management analysis, financial operations such as tax processing, risk evaluation, comprehensive legal support including litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory matters, multilingual translation and interpretation, and a full suite of educational offerings—ranging from lectures and seminars to online events—focused on law and business.
Our fundamental mission is to realize an affluent and fair society based on the rule of law. Committed to “Leading You Forward,” we aim to contribute to the growth of our clients and our society.
*1 Including Associate and Alliance offices
*2 Associate office
*3 Independent subsidiary
