Join a cutting-edge AI company in Tokyo as Head Legal Officer, supporting innovative legal solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Formulate and finalize contracts and company policies.
- Represent the company in disputes with external actors.
- Create and manage legal documents and processes within the company, including restructuring and option programs.
- Communicate with lawyers and manage transactional communications.
- Optimize legal corporate structures for liabilities, taxes, and opportunities.
- Develop advanced internal legal frameworks and manage company policies.
- Register patents and protect the company's intellectual rights.
Required skills
- 10+ years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer or Legal Officer.
- At least 3+ years of in-house counsel experience.
- FLUENT JAPANESE
Preferred skills
- Experience in AI technologies and Agile management.
- Previous experience in a startup environment.
Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment and ability to fulfill commitments on time and at a high-quality level.
- Ability to solve complex problems and handle new tasks from adjacent specializations.
About our client
Our client is an innovative AI company developing a system capable of semantic processing of programming code. They combine explicit knowledge representation with ML-assisted algorithms to create a powerful computational environment. The company values profound research and development of new underlying technologies, exploring non-conventional approaches to AI, and maintaining a strong focus on safety and alignment in AI research.
What We Offer:
Full-time position with required relocation to Tokyo.
Hybrid work model with a flexible schedule.
Competitive salary with equity compensation (options).