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. The work arrangement is hybrid, with attendance generally required about three times per week. The workplace is in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

The probationary period is generally three months from the start date.