Sr Legal Manager/Counsel

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Senior Legal Counsel – Global Tech (Tokyo)

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About the Role
Our client is a premier global technology leader expanding its core footprint in Japan. Known for driving digital transformation across global markets, they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Tokyo team.

In this role, you will act as a core business partner, advising cross-functional leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. You will spearhead international commercial transactions, navigate evolving tech regulations, and safeguard the firm's growth trajectory across Japan and the broader APAC region.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory: Deliver high-level, business-oriented legal advice across global tech operations, emerging technologies, and data privacy frameworks.

Commercial Contracting: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex international commercial agreements, cloud services contracts, IP licensing, and vendor partnerships.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk: Partner with product, engineering, and regional leadership to ensure full compliance with Japanese (e.g., APPI, Telecommunications Business Act) and international regulations.

Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with international legal teams and business executives to align localized strategies with global corporate governance.

Industry Leadership: Proactively track developments in AI, privacy, and digital policy to help the organization mitigate risks and leverage market opportunities.

Qualifications
Legal Qualification: Qualification as a Japanese Lawyer (Bengoshi) or registered Foreign Lawyer in Japan (Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi / admitted in a common law/relevant jurisdiction).

Relevant Experience: 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably combining top-tier law firm background with in-house legal expertise in a fast-paced technology environment.

Contractual Mastery: Exceptional skill in drafting and negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial and technology agreements.

Language Proficiency: Native or Fluent Japanese and Business/Fluent English (both required for handling cross-border business and local regulatory stakeholders).

Mindset: Agile, solution-oriented, and comfortable making business-enabling decisions in an ambiguous, rapidly evolving tech environment.

What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Top-tier base salary, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Career Growth: Direct exposure to executive leadership with clear potential for regional team leadership.

Innovative Culture: Collaborative, inclusive, and modern work culture with hybrid/flexible working arrangements.

High Impact: Direct involvement in cutting-edge technology initiatives shaping the future of the digital economy.

How to Apply
Ready to step into a high-visibility legal leadership role with a global technology leader? Submit your resume and a brief executive summary to:

Derek Huber

Randstad Japan

derek.huber@randstad.co.jp

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経験・スキル

+5yrs inhouse

学歴

大学卒業以上

募集要項

職種

法務、コンプライアンス、内部統制

給与

年収 1,500 〜 2,500万円

賞与

25%

雇用形態

正社員

雇用期間

期間の定めなし

試用期間

無し

就業時間

09:00～18:00

休日休暇

日曜日,土曜日,祝日

保険

健康保険　厚生年金保険　雇用保険,労災保険

業種

ソフトウェア・情報処理

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更新日：2026/10/02