<p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> Our client is a fast-growing, technology-driven company transforming how businesses operate globally. They are seeking a Legal Manager to act as a strategic business partner-leveraging legal expertise and modern tools to accelerate business growth while maintaining strong governance.<br /> <br /> This role goes beyond traditional legal work, offering the opportunity to drive legal tech adoption, streamline processes, and build scalable frameworks in a dynamic environment.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Lead contract review and drafting (NDA, commercial agreements, vendor contracts), providing practical and risk-balanced advice</li><li>Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Management) to enable decision-making at speed</li><li>Drive the adoption and optimization of legal tech tools (e.g., contract automation, AI review platforms, workflow systems)</li><li>Design and implement efficient legal workflows, improving turnaround time and transparency</li><li>Standardize legal processes through templates, playbooks, and knowledge management</li><li>Support global governance initiatives, including collaboration with international teams</li><li>Contribute to broader areas such as compliance, privacy, and risk management as needed</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese (native-level) and business-level English</li><li>Proven experience in contract review within a corporate legal or law firm environment</li><li>Strong interest and hands-on experience (or willingness) in legal tech / AI-driven legal operations</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders</li><li>Proactive mindset with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Be part of a high-growth, tech-forward company redefining legal operations</li><li>Opportunity to lead legal tech transformation, not just use it</li><li>Strong exposure to global operations and cross-border projects</li><li>Work in a modern, agile environment where legal is seen as a strategic enabler-not a gatekeeper</li><li>High visibility role with direct impact on business speed and scalability</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 10 - 14 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013460784<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM3MDcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">