Legal Lead

WealthNavi

Legal

Compliance

Fintech

About this role

This lead role is responsible for operating and advancing internal legal and compliance functions. Day-to-day work includes drafting, reviewing and managing contracts and terms of use; responding to legal and regulatory compliance requirements, including involvement in launching new services; delivering internal training and education on laws; managing intellectual property rights; preparing and maintaining internal rules; serving as a consultation contact; and coordinating with lawyers and other external specialists.

The required qualification is experience in legal and compliance work at a financial institution. Experience in legal and compliance within the fintech industry and work experience at a venture company are welcomed.

The role supports a financial-services business operating a fully automated asset-management service based on long-term investing, regular contributions and diversification. WealthNavi is preparing a digital bank with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank; if hired, the employee may be seconded to the preparation company while also holding a concurrent role at WealthNavi. Details are explained during interviews.

This is a full-time permanent position in Shinagawa, Tokyo.

Development support covers subsidies for job-related specialist and technical books, qualifications, external training and seminars, plus internal financial study sessions. Communication programs include a weekly company event, a weekly all-hands meeting, welcome lunches for new joiners and monthly team lunches. The work environment offers a choice of Mac or Windows, subject to some assignment exceptions, and hybrid work combining at least three days per week in the office with working from home; assignment-specific exceptions may apply.

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