[Legal] Director, Country Lawyer, Japan, Korea [Orthopaedics]

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Law Business Partners Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a   Legal   Director,   Japan,   South   Korea,   located   in Tokyo, Japan .

This role serves as the senior legal leader for Japan and   South   Korea, providing strategic and practical legal counsel to support business growth, innovation, and risk management across the DePuy Synthes portfolio. The   Legal   Director   partners closely with commercial, medical, supply chain, and corporate functions to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations while enabling sound business decisions. This is a highly visible role with   direct   impact on patient access, business performance, and the integrity of operations in two critical   markets.

Serve as the primary legal advisor for DePuy Synthes businesses in Japan and   South   Korea, supporting commercial, medical, and operational activities.   Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and dispute matters.   Ensure adherence to local laws, industry codes, and   company policies , including healthcare compliance requirements.   Support   investigations, litigation, and government inquiries, partnering with   in-house litigation counsel and   external counsel as needed.   Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including   distributor ,   supplier , and strategic partnership contracts.   Advise   leadership on risk mitigation strategies, balancing legal risk with business   objectives .   Collaborate with regional and global   legal co lleagues   and   Pri vacy and Healthcare   Compliance   teams to   align on   policies, processes, and best practices.   Support organizational changes, transactions, and strategic initiatives, including integration and separation-related activities.

Education  Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent)   required .   A pp ropriate   professional qualifications and certificat ions   to practice law in   Japan . Experience and Skills  Required:   10+ years of progressive legal experience, including   significant time   advising   businesses in regulated industries.   Strong knowledge of commercial, regulatory, and compliance law relevant to medical devices or healthcare.   Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to senior business leaders.   Experience managing external counsel and complex legal matters.   Proven judgment, integrity, and ability to   operate   effectively in a matrixed, global organization.   Preferred:   Prior experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.   Experience supporting multi‑country or regional legal responsibilities.   Direct or indirect experience advising on South Korean legal issues.   Familiarity with corporate transactions, restructurings, or business separations.   Leadership experience mentoring or informally guiding other legal