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Wakako Konishi

London

Summary

A skilled professional with expertise in communication, multilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, and a strong ability to solve problems effectively. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration skills, both internally and externally, contributing to successful project outcomes. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and foster cross-cultural understanding.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chief Specialist

Toshiba Corporation
Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
04.2008 - Current

Outline

  • Tackle a wide range of legal affairs, such as actively promoting alignment with internal compliance programs, contract drafting and negotiation working closely with the business team, and litigation management collaborating with external counsels globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a member of the Corporate Legal Team, worked on drafting internal compliance programs such as the Competition Law Compliance Program and Anti Bribery Compliance Programs and conducted compliance training programs to actively promote these programs internally.
  • As a member of the Legal Team of the Energy Business, worked closely and gave advice to the business team related to Competition Law and Anti Bribery issues in compliance with the internal compliance programs, collaborating with external counsels when necessary.
  • Supported business team by drafting and negotiating contracts to facilitate successful project execution in commercial, joint venture, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
  • Assisted managing conflicts and oversee litigation processes,
    collaborating with external counsels globally and internal teams.
    Supported resolution of conflicts and litigation in Japan, US, and Middle East.

Education

LLM for International Students - Corporate Law, Disputes & Resolution

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Chicago, USA
09.2015 - 05.2016

Juris Doctor - Corporate Law, Disputes & Resolution

Keio University Law School
Tokyo, Japan
04.2004 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Law - Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures

Keio University
Tokyo, Japan
04.2000 - 03.2004

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Multilingual proficiency (Japanese and English)
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration (internal and external)

Languages

Japanese
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

LLM for International Students - Corporate Law, Disputes & Resolution

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
09.2015 - 05.2016

Chief Specialist

Toshiba Corporation
04.2008 - Current

Juris Doctor - Corporate Law, Disputes & Resolution

Keio University Law School
04.2004 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Law - Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures

Keio University
04.2000 - 03.2004
Wakako Konishi