US Real Estate Attorney, Tokyo Relocation, Cravath-Scale Compensation

Company Profile:

A leading international law firm with a highly regarded Tokyo platform and a deeply integrated US-Japan real estate practice. The team advises on complex cross-border transactions involving global investors, developers, lenders, and strategic clients, combining US-law capability with one of the strongest local partner platforms in Japan.

Position Summary:

This is a rare permanent opportunity for a US-trained Real Estate Associate to relocate to Tokyo and join one of the office’s busiest and highest-performing transactional teams. The role is designed for someone who wants long-term international experience without stepping away from sophisticated BigLaw-level work, compensation, or career development.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on complex cross-border real estate transactions involving US and Japanese stakeholders
• Work closely with US-qualified partners, bengoshi partners, and international deal teams
• Support acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, development projects, and other real estate-driven transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents in a fast-paced international environment
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams across multiple jurisdictions

Looking For:

• US-qualified Real Estate Associate, ideally around 3rd to 4th year level
• BigLaw training from a major US legal market such as New York, Boston, Washington DC, California, or similar
• Strong real estate transactional experience and the ability to operate at a high technical level
• Genuine interest in relocating to Tokyo for a long-term opportunity
• Japanese language ability is not required, but cultural adaptability and international mindset are important

Why You Should Apply:

This is not a short-term secondment or a step away from top-tier work. It is a permanent Tokyo-based opportunity with Cravath-scale compensation, full relocation support, visa support, and direct access to a strong US and Japanese partner group. For a US associate who wants to build a serious international career while working on sophisticated cross-border real estate matters, this is one of the more compelling opportunities currently available in the Tokyo market.

Compensation is expected to be approximately USD 260K–310K total for a 3rd to 4th year associate, depending on class year and bonus eligibility. Relocation support includes flights, temporary housing upon arrival, and visa support for non-Japanese citizens.