Legal Counsel

This role is part of the Legal Compliance Headquarters and supports business operations through legal risk management. The position works as a business partner by providing legal support and helping resolve issues for business divisions, while also protecting the company’s rights, assets, reputation, and brand.

Primary responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and revising domestic and international contracts; providing legal support and issue resolution to business divisions; participating in domestic and international M&A matters according to experience; handling domestic and international litigation and other legal cases; and conducting compliance work. Depending on experience and skills, the successful candidate may be expected to lead matters independently.

Applicants must have at least five years of corporate legal experience. Experience at a law firm may be included in the total. Leadership ability and the ability to drive matters forward are required, along with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to create value. Business-level English sufficient to support business activities, with TOEIC 800 or above as a guide, Japanese or foreign attorney qualifications, and experience handling domestic or international M&A matters are welcomed.

The role is assigned to the Legal Compliance Headquarters, Legal Department 1, supporting the B2B solutions business. The team is strengthening its legal structure to support global business growth.

The employment type is regular employee. Working hours are 9:00 to 17:30, with a standard working time of 7 hours 45 minutes. A flextime system without core hours is available, and overtime may be required. The work arrangement is hybrid, with attendance generally required about three times per week. The workplace is in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Benefits and support include a stock ownership plan, asset-building savings, corporate pension, cafeteria benefits, employee product purchases, company housing or housing assistance, resort and medical facilities, health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance. The probationary period is generally three months from the start date. Holidays include a two-day weekly schedule, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual leave, and other company leave programs.