【英語を活かす】Head of Legal Affairs

A multinational telecommunications company is seeking a Head of Legal Affairs Japan. The selected candidate will oversee all legal, compliance, and governance matters while leading the legal team and ensuring business operations align with corporate risk and regulatory standards.

A multinational telecommunications giant with a considerable presence in the mobile device network and IoT sectors.

Keywords:

法律,法務,コンプライアンス, 法律, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: G7T25N

Responsibilities:

• Manage legal, compliance, and reputational risks in coordination with regional and global leadership
• Oversee contracting, dispute resolution, and regulatory representation in Japan
• Lead and develop the Legal Affairs Japan organisation, ensuring optimal structure and resources
• Supervise market compliance activities and corporate governance processes
• Manage external counsel engagements and related sourcing procedures
• Promote legal awareness through training, process improvement, and policy implementation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in law from an accredited law school
• More than 15 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience working internationally
• Background in compliance matters (anti-bribery/corruption, data privacy, competition law and sanctions/export controls)
• Knowledge of IPR
• Understanding of a complex tech business
• Fluent level Japanese and English (Mandarin or Korean is ideal)