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【¥30M+】Principal Legal Counsel @ U.S. Listed E-Commerce Comp
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 30 million yen ~ 50 million yen |
Job Description
¥30M+ Total Compensation Opportunity
Principal Legal Counsel – Japan
Company Overview
A U.S.-listed, globally expanding technology and digital commerce platform is seeking a senior legal leader to support and scale its Japan business.
The company operates a vertically integrated model combining technology, logistics infrastructure, marketplace operations, and on-demand services. It has established a dominant position in its home market and is rapidly expanding its international footprint.
Japan represents a strategic growth market, with operations currently focused on on-demand consumer services in select urban areas and strong long-term expansion plans.
Position Overview
The Principal Legal Counsel will act as the senior legal lead for Japan, partnering closely with local and global leadership to support business growth in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment.
This is a high-impact, business-facing role requiring commercial judgment, regulatory expertise, and the ability to operate autonomously in a scaling organization.
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 6 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 25%) |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Native |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
Required
- Qualified Bengoshi in Japan (MUST)
- 8+ years of post-qualification experience
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance growth with risk
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment
- Highly adaptable and solution-oriented
Preferred
- Prior in-house experience (law firm background also welcome)
- Business-level English proficiency
Employment Details
- Full-time position
- Competitive base salary with total compensation starting from ¥30M+, commensurate with experience
- Additional details to be discussed during the process
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 30 million yen ~ 50 million yen |
| Salary Bonuses | Bonuses paid on top of indicated salary. |
| Industry | Other (Distribution, Retail, Logistics) |
