Land your dream legal job in Japan with Alkis Kotzampasis

Lawyer on Air

We have a wonderful special guest on the show from Michael Page, Tokyo, Alkis Kotzampasis. Alkis shares the latest trends in the Japan legal market and how you can best work with a recruiter even if you are not looking for a new position right now. I have worked with Michael Page myself over the years so I knew they would give us honest and useful advice for how to make best use of their services.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• Alkis’ favourite episodes of the Lawyer on Air podcast and his reasons why!
• How long it takes for a candidate placement from initial contact to starting a position
• Which industries are hot right now in the Tokyo legal market
• The benefits of using a recruiter in Japan
• A wild story about retention bonuses!
• Is it really possible to move between industries in the legal field?
• The importance of building rapport when looking for a new position
• Alkis’ top tips for succeeding in your job search and why you should create a relationship with a recruiter before you need to work with one

About Alkis

Alkis enjoys assisting lawyers realize their potential. He is also advising his clients on how to source the best legal talent for their teams. Due to the busy nature of the legal profession, Alkis understands that it is difficult for many legal professionals to keep themselves updated on the job market and he aspires to fill that gap of knowledge with the information he provides them.

As the current Manager of the Legal & Compliance team in Michael Page, Alkis has developed a vast network of clients since coming to Japan. His practice focuses both on law firms and in-house. He has successfully introduced candidates in different industries such as technology, finance, energy & others and at varying levels in seniority such as Legal Counsels, Legal Directors, Compliance Managers, Associates and Partners.

In terms of personal accolades, Alkis was the no.1 biller for Michael Page Japan in 2021 and member of the top-10 in Michael Page Asia.

Alkis grew up in Athens, Greece. He studied in the UK in Durham University and Lancaster University. He then moved on to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg for an internship, worked for a year in Athens, fulfilled his military obligation right after and came to Japan in January 2020. When not recruiting you’ll find him trying delicious food, playing sports, travelling or all at the same time!

Connect with Alkis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkis-kotzampasis-5a171812a/
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just.alkis/

Links

Talent Trends Report:

English: https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/en/talent-trends/the-great-x

Japanese: https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/talent-trends/the-great-x

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