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    Legal Counsel - Governance & Digital Innovation Tokyo

    TokyoPermanent¥14M to ¥17M
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    Nov 4
    JN -092025-1987968

    Legal Counsel - Governance & Digital Innovation Tokyo

    Tokyo Permanent ¥14M to ¥17M English: Intermediate/Business Japanese: Fluent

    Legal Counsel - Governance & Digital Innovation Tokyo

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    About the job

    Join a leading Japanese technology company as a Legal Counsel specializing in governance and digital innovation. You will advise on legal, compliance, and governance matters while driving AI and automation-led transformation in a fast-growing tech group with ambitious global expansion plans.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, terms of use, and transaction structures for group products and services

    • Provide legal advice on consumer protection, data privacy, payment services, and IT-related laws and regulations

    • Offer legal support for board of directors' and shareholder meetings

    • Support cross-border transactions and assist with overseas business expansion

    • Improve legal workflows using generative AI, LLMs, and automation tools

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • Licensed attorney in Japan with 5+ years of corporate legal experience

    • Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law

    • Experience supporting complex or high-growth business operations

    Soft Skills:
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams

    • Ability to balance accuracy, speed, and sound judgment in legal work

    • Proactive and hands-on, adaptable to fast-paced environments

    • Openness to adopting new technologies and innovative practices

    Language Requirements

    • Japanese: Fluent

    • English: Intermediate to Business level

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Experience in IT, e-commerce, or platform industries

    • Background in M&A, investments, or new business launches

    • Additional legal qualifications from the US, UK, or other jurisdictions

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    • Join a legal team pioneering AI-native workflows and digital transformation

    • Work on diverse matters across commercial, governance, and international projects

    • Enjoy a hybrid work model with up to 3 days per week remote

    • Flexible working style with no fixed core hours

    • Thrive in an inclusive and innovative culture that supports professional growth

    About the Company

    Our client is a top Japanese technology company with a mission to create a world where all forms of value can circulate freely. With global expansion and bold innovation at its core, the company is embracing AI and automation to transform its operations and culture.

    Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

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