Legal Generalist (Lead)

This legal generalist will support domestic and international plant-related projects in the fusion business. The role works closely with business divisions and project members as part of the project team, rather than serving only as a back-office adviser. Responsibilities include designing contract structures based on business schemes and drafting and reviewing Japanese and English agreements, including joint research, technology licensing, procurement and sales, public procurement, confidentiality, and outsourcing contracts.

The position supports contract negotiations with domestic and overseas counterparties. It organizes and makes legal and business risks visible, proposes negotiation policies and alternatives, and leads practical outcomes while considering business strategy, profitability, and long-term partnerships. The role also develops and updates contract templates and guidelines, reviews standard clauses, creates templates for different contract types, and improves the internal contract process.

Additional duties include handling problems and disputes arising during contract performance by organizing facts, assessing risks, and planning resolution policies. External lawyers may be consulted when necessary. The position researches and analyzes domestic and international laws and regulations affecting plant-related projects and provides practical advice to business divisions. It also plans and conducts internal education on contract execution and legal compliance, explaining contract precautions, legal developments, and relevant past cases to project and business personnel.

Required experience includes domestic and international contract legal work or intellectual property legal work at a manufacturer, engineering company, trading company, or law firm. Candidates must be able to review agreements and assess risks, draft contracts themselves, use legal technology and legal-support services, and consult external lawyers within the necessary scope without outsourcing the work entirely. The role requires the speed expected in a startup environment, accurate risk assessment rather than a zero-risk approach, and the ability to interview stakeholders and propose practical responses.

Native or equivalent Japanese ability is required for document preparation and presentations. Business-level or higher English ability is required for English-language contract legal work. The posting also requests experience using Slack or Teams, Microsoft Office or Google applications, and hosting online meetings through Teams or Zoom. Experience using AI for work, excluding simple tasks such as translation, is welcomed. Experience in the plant-related industry, reviewing English contracts, and qualifications such as attorney, patent attorney, or judicial scrivener are also welcomed.

The position is based at the Tokyo office in Ota-ku, Tokyo. Work at a satellite office in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku may also be possible from June 2026. Remote work may be negotiated for people living within commuting distance, and domestic or international transfers may be possible. Working hours are 9:00 to 18:00 with a one-hour break, with a flextime system available under company rules. The position is a regular employee role with an indefinite contract, although employment as a contract employee may also be possible. Annual compensation is listed as JPY 7,000,000 to 9,000,000 and is negotiable according to experience; it may vary based on company performance and individual evaluation. Benefits include social insurance, other welfare benefits, salary increases, and special paid leave granted at joining. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are days off, with at least 120 annual holidays.