Legal Specialist Tokyo - Pre-IPO Tech Company Role

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    4 weeks ago
    JN -062025-1983694

    Legal Specialist Tokyo - Pre-IPO Tech Company Role

    Tokyo Permanent Competitive English: Conversational Japanese: Native

    About the job

    Join a fast-growing Japanese tech company undergoing strategic transformation toward an IPO. As a Legal Specialist, you will support a wide range of legal and governance functions-from commercial contract management to internal regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for someone seeking exposure to IPO readiness, cutting-edge technology, and legal operations improvement in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft, review, and support negotiation of approx. 80 contracts/month (90% Japanese, 10% English)
    • Manage contract templates, ensure legal compliance, and oversee internal policies and documents
    • Collaborate with internal departments and external legal counsel to support business goals
    • Support corporate governance, including preparation for shareholder and board meetings
    • Utilize AI-based legal tools to improve efficiency and mitigate risk during company growth

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years of legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
    • Solid understanding of Japanese commercial law and corporate governance procedures
    Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in contract review, legal compliance, and document management
    • English reading/writing at a business level
    Soft Skills:
    • High level of ownership and collaboration
    • Analytical, proactive, and able to distill complex legal concepts into actionable advice

    Language Requirements

    • Japanese: Native
    • English: Conversational to Business (reading/writing essential)

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Experience in IP licensing, contract lifecycle management, or legal work in software/tech companies
    • Legal support experience in a pre-IPO or venture-stage company
    • Exposure to legal infrastructure development or legal tech tools

    About the Company

    With a 30-year legacy in digital engineering and MBD/CAE solutions, this Japanese technology firm is preparing for IPO with ambitious growth plans. The legal team plays a pivotal role in enabling innovation, governance, and risk management through agile and cross-functional collaboration.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Opportunity to shape legal operations during IPO transformation
    • Gain wide-ranging experience across commercial and governance matters
    • Collaborate with seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment
    • Be part of a business that values innovation, ownership, and strategic thinking
    • Competitive salary and room to grow into a leadership role

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