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Senior Legal Executive
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | Negotiable, based on experience |
Job Description
Senior Legal Executive
A rapidly expanding international technology business with a strong presence across Asia. The company is developing its operations through digital services, new ventures, and cross-border growth, with increasing use of AI across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Manage a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters for the Japan business and group entities
- Prepare and assess agreements, while advising internal teams on legal risks and practical solutions
- Support corporate governance matters, including management and shareholder-related processes
- Provide legal input on acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and new business initiatives
- Coordinate corporate filings and work with external professional advisors
- Help drive the adoption of AI and technology to improve the efficiency and quality of legal operations
Requirements & Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm
- Fluent Japanese and English language abilities
- Strong interest in generative AI and applying technology to legal work
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable working with international teams and overseas stakeholders
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | Negotiable, based on experience |
| Industry | Internet, Web Services |
