Finding your sweet spot at the top of legal at Google Japan with Yuko Noguchi

Yuko Noguchi shares how she narrowed down the many options she wanted to pursue with the help and advice from respected colleagues and lecturers. Yuko has done an amazing job of achieving the kind of career that many would envy, culminating in her current role as Head of Legal at Google, Japan. Listen as she takes us on an unbelievable journey through the bold choices she made to be where she is today.
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In this episode you’ll hear:

How Yuko had a quiet start academically until her teachers pointed out her abilities
The way she narrowed down the options of all the things she wanted to do after law school with the help of some useful advice
How she made a name for herself through her research
The thought processes that helped her to move to an in-house position
The things she looks for when she is hiring candidates at Google Japan
Her favourite book and other fun facts

About Yuko
Yuko is Director and Head of Legal at Google Japan Inc. Yuko’s responsibilities include overseeing many Google-related legal issues for the territory of Japan. She is the legal representative on the Japan management team, managing a legal team of 15 members.  Her team covers a wide range of matters, including product counseling, commercial negotiations, dispute resolutions and advice on regulatory compliance.

A full bio is here.
Connect with Yuko
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuko-noguchi-99556710/
Links
Book: 心の盲点
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