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10 results for In House General Counsel jobs

In-House General Counsel
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 20.0M - 30.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is one of Japan's leading AI-driven healthcare technology companies, operating at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence, and regulatory innovation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and strategic business matters</li><li>Support the launch and commercialization of innovative technology products and services</li><li>Structure strategic partnerships, alliances, investments, and M&amp;A initiatives</li><li>Lead regulatory engagement and public policy discussions with government bodies and industry stakeholders</li><li>Build and strengthen governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management frameworks</li><li>Support corporate structuring, fundraising, and future capital markets initiatives including IPO readiness</li><li>Partner with business leaders to enable scalable growth while managing legal and regulatory risk</li><li>Monitor evolving regulations related to AI, healthcare, privacy, and emerging technologies</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified attorney with 5+ years of legal experience</li><li>Strong legal advisory experience within corporate, law firm, or regulated industry environments</li><li>Experience in technology, healthcare, digital platforms, or highly regulated sectors preferred</li><li>Strong commercial mindset with ability to balance legal risk and business growth</li><li>Experience in data privacy, AI, public policy, healthcare regulation, startups, or IPO environments is highly desirable</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English or above</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join one of Japan's most successful and fastest-growing AI healthcare companies</li><li>Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives</li><li>Operate at the forefront of AI, healthcare regulation, and policy innovation</li><li>Broad role spanning legal, regulatory affairs, public policy, governance, and strategic risk</li><li>Opportunity to build and shape the future legal function in a high-growth environment</li><li>Attractive compensation with meaningful equity upside</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>20 - 30 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013448447</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uOTgxOTkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-23T04:57:44Z
In-House Legal Counsel
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> A well-established fintech company with a strong presence in Japan is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its growing business. The company operates a digital financial platform serving both consumers and enterprise clients, and continues to expand its product offerings and partnerships.<br /> This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, international environment and play a key role in supporting business growth and innovation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Provide legal advice across a broad range of areas including corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements (e.g., partnerships, vendor, and service contracts)</li><li>Support product development and business teams on legal and compliance considerations</li><li>Monitor and advise on relevant regulatory developments, particularly within the financial services sector</li><li>Liaise with external counsel and manage legal risks across the organization</li><li>Support internal governance, policies, and compliance initiatives</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Qualified lawyer in Japan or other jurisdiction (or equivalent legal experience)</li><li>4-8+ years of legal experience (in-house and/or private practice)</li><li>Experience in fintech, financial services, or technology sectors preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese laws and regulations; exposure to financial regulations is a plus</li><li>Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing fintech business with a strong market presence</li><li>Exposure to cross-functional and regional collaboration</li><li>Dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven work environment</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 10 - 13 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013454637<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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjgzMTU2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-25T23:54:41Z
In House Counsel
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 7.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p>Legal Specialist / Legal Manager (Global Legal Team)<br /><br />A leading global technology and industrial solutions company is seeking a talented Legal Specialist / Legal Manager to join its Legal Team in Japan. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working closely with the business, providing practical legal guidance, and supporting strategic initiatives on both a domestic and international scale.<br /><br />The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters, including contracts, regulatory issues, corporate governance, and M&amp;A transactions within a highly collaborative global environment.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements in both Japanese and English</li><li>Provide legal support to business stakeholders across Japan and overseas</li><li>Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters</li><li>Support strategic initiatives including M&amp;A transactions, joint ventures, investments, and business restructuring projects</li><li>Identify and mitigate legal risks while enabling business growth</li><li>Manage external legal counsel and coordinate legal projects</li><li>Support dispute resolution and litigation matters when required</li><li>Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical recommendations to the business</li><li>Partner closely with regional and global legal, finance, HR, and management teams</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Requirements</strong><br /><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified legal professional or equivalent legal background</li><li>5+ years of legal experience gained in a law firm and/or multinational corporation</li><li>Strong experience in commercial contract review, drafting, and negotiation</li><li>Native-level Japanese language skills</li><li>Business-level English with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities</li><li>Practical and commercially minded approach to legal problem-solving</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting M&amp;A transactions, investments, joint ventures, or corporate restructuring projects</li><li>Experience in an international company or global legal environment</li><li>Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance matters</li><li>Japanese Bengoshi qualification or overseas legal qualification</li><li>Experience supporting technology, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering-related businesses</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Global Exposure - Work directly with regional and international stakeholders on complex legal matters and strategic business initiatives.</li><li>Business Partnering Role - Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and influence key business decisions.</li><li>Career Growth - Opportunity to develop across a broad range of legal disciplines within a highly respected global organization.</li><li>Strategic M&amp;A Exposure - Play a meaningful role in acquisitions, investments, and transformation initiatives that shape the future of the business.</li><li>Collaborative Culture - Join a high-performing, internationally minded team that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013468574</p><p> </p><p><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></p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjY5MjgyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T02:48:59Z
In-House Head of Legal
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 17.0M - 30.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A globally recognized technology company at the forefront of semiconductor innovation is seeking a senior legal professional to lead its Legal &amp; Compliance function in Japan. The organization operates in a highly international environment, working closely with some of the world's leading technology manufacturers while supporting the continued advancement of AI, automotive, and next-generation computing technologies.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>This is a newly created leadership position established as the company continues to expand its Japan business. The function has previously been supported by the regional team, and the organization is now investing in a dedicated Japan Head of Legal &amp; Compliance.</li><li>As the senior legal advisor to the Japan leadership team, you will provide commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of matters including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory issues, ethics, investigations, employment, procurement, data privacy, competition law, and dispute management.</li><li>You will act as the primary bridge between the Japan business and the regional/global Legal &amp; Compliance organization, partnering closely with senior stakeholders throughout Asia and global headquarters.</li><li>While this is a standalone leadership role in Japan, you will be supported by an established regional Legal &amp; Compliance team based in Asia, as well as external legal counsel, allowing you to focus on both strategic advisory work and day-to-day legal operations.</li><li>This position offers broad exposure to business strategy, governance, compliance, and commercial decision-making within a complex multinational environment.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified attorney in any jurisdiction.</li><li>Strong legal background combining private practice and in-house experience within an international business environment.</li><li>Broad experience covering commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory advisory, compliance, and general corporate legal matters.</li><li>Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively with senior executives across multiple regions and functions.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English are essential, with confidence communicating directly with regional and global stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working within multinational organizations and matrix reporting structures would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the Legal &amp; Compliance function for Japan in a newly established leadership position with significant visibility across the business.</li><li>Work directly with Japan leadership while partnering closely with regional and global Legal &amp; Compliance teams, providing genuine international exposure.</li><li>Enjoy the autonomy of leading the Japan function while benefiting from the support of an experienced regional legal team and external counsel.</li><li>Join a globally respected technology company recognized for its innovation, stability, and long-term investment in cutting-edge industries.</li><li>Play a strategic role in enabling business growth by acting as a trusted commercial advisor rather than a purely technical legal function.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>17 - 30 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013487968</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uODc0MzUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-17T04:44:22Z
In-House Legal Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 18.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established global healthcare organization with a strong footprint in Japan and across international markets. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced legal professional to join their team as a Senior Legal Counsel.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to business leaders across the organization. You will work closely with both local and international stakeholders, supporting a wide range of legal, contractual, and regulatory matters while helping the business navigate an evolving healthcare landscape.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted legal advisor and business partner to senior stakeholders across multiple functions</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements</li><li>Provide legal support on contract management and risk assessment matters</li><li>Advise on pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory requirements</li><li>Support product launches, marketing initiatives, and commercial activities from a legal perspective</li><li>Collaborate with compliance, regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to ensure business objectives are achieved responsibly</li><li>Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions</li><li>Support corporate projects, policy development, and other strategic initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills</li><li>Qualified lawyer or equivalent in-house legal experience</li><li>Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management</li><li>Solid understanding of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences regulations</li><li>Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making</li><li>Comfortable working with both Japanese and international stakeholders</li><li>Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic business environment</li><li>Strong commercial mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a leading multinational healthcare company with a strong market presence</li><li>Highly visible business partnering role supporting commercial and corporate functions</li><li>Broad exposure to legal, compliance, and regulatory matters within a regulated industry</li><li>Collaborative international environment with frequent interaction with global stakeholders</li><li>Dynamic and fast-paced culture where legal is viewed as a strategic business partner</li><li>Attractive compensation package with strong career development opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>18 - 23 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013494473</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjM5NTgwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-28T03:13:40Z
In-House Legal Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A major Japanese insurance group with a growing footprint across Southeast Asia is strengthening its Legal &amp; Compliance function as part of a broader governance transformation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The business is moving toward a more centralized holding company model and is looking for a Japan-qualified lawyer to support M&amp;A, investments, governance design, and holding structure matters.</li><li>You will act as a core legal partner to the business, manage external counsel, and help bring more legal capability in-house during a key transformation phase.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Japan-qualified lawyer / Bengoshi qualification is required.</li><li>Strong experience in M&amp;A, investments, corporate legal, or governance matters is ideal.</li><li>Experience managing external law firms is important.</li><li>Financial services, insurance, regional exposure, and English ability are preferred but flexible depending on profile.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a major transformation project and help shape the future legal structure.</li><li>Gain broad exposure to M&amp;A, investments, governance, and regional legal matters.</li><li>Work closely with senior Legal, Compliance, Audit, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Hybrid workstyle available</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013456205</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuMjcyNTAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-18T01:02:59Z
Legal Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 12.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile<br /></strong><br />A leading global industrial technology and manufacturing company providing energy management and automation solutions is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel in Japan.<br /><br /></p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><ul><li>You will provide strategic legal support to the Japan business, partnering closely with senior leaders and functional teams on commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters.</li><li>You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including commercial, distribution, software, procurement, construction, and industry-related agreements.</li><li>You will also support litigation, claims, corporate governance, entity management, policy implementation, compliance programs, and legal training.</li><li>Reporting to the General Counsel for East Asia and Japan, you will work autonomously while collaborating with regional and global legal teams. Occasional travel within East Asia may be required.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>A qualified lawyer with a Bachelor's degree in Law and at least six years of relevant post-qualification experience is required.</li><li>Strong experience in contract negotiation, drafting, commercial legal advisory, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory matters is essential.</li><li>Previous in-house experience within an international company is preferred.</li><li>A commercially minded, proactive, and highly organized approach with strong stakeholder-management skills is ideal.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-impact legal advice directly to senior business leaders in Japan.</li><li>Manage a broad range of commercial, governance, compliance, and dispute-related matters.</li><li>Collaborate closely with East Asia and global legal teams.</li><li>Take on a high level of responsibility with strong career-development opportunities.</li><li>Join a major multinational organization offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013470945</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuNzU5MjQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-30T01:15:49Z
In-House Head of Legal
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 15.0M - 23.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>An internationally recognized consumer brand is seeking a Legal Manager to Head of Legal to lead legal matters in Japan. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with senior leadership and commercial teams, acting as a trusted advisor to the business while remaining hands-on in day-to-day legal operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a strategic role in business growth.<br /><br /> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary legal advisor for the Japan business.</li><li>Provide practical and commercially focused legal guidance to stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, HR, procurement, and finance.</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements.</li><li>Support marketing campaigns, sponsorships, partnerships, digital initiatives, and promotional activities.</li><li>Advise on compliance, corporate governance, regulatory matters, data privacy, competition law, and risk management.</li><li>Manage external counsel and legal budgets where required.</li><li>Partner with regional and global legal teams on strategic projects and cross-border matters.</li><li>Develop legal frameworks and processes that enable business growth while mitigating risk.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Qualified legal professional with solid in-house and/or private practice experience.</li><li>Experience supporting a consumer, FMCG, retail, sports, entertainment, media, marketing, or multinational business environment is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong business partnering capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Comfortable operating independently as a hands-on legal lead.</li><li>Fluent Japanese (native-level) and high business-level English required.</li><li>Qualified lawyer status (Japan Bengoshi, overseas qualified lawyer, or equivalent) is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-oriented.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead the legal function in Japan</li><li>Significant exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions</li><li>Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture</li><li>International environment with strong regional and global interaction</li><li>Broad legal scope covering both strategic and operational matters</li><li>Flexible, business-facing role with genuine influence on company growth</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 23 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013479160</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><p><em> </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjE4MzMxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T00:33:43Z
In-House Legal Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <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">
  • 2026-06-26T02:32:15Z
Legal Staff
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 8.0M - 11.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global digital content and entertainment company operating one of Japan's leading electronic comic platforms is looking for a Legal professional to support its growing business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice across consumer protection, payments, privacy, customer support, and other regulatory matters.</li><li>Review and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including publishing, licensing, IP, advertising, outsourcing, and confidentiality agreements.</li><li>Support IP matters including patents, trademarks, licensing, and content-related rights, as well as M&amp;A and investment transactions.</li><li>Handle compliance frameworks, regulatory filings, legal research, disputes, and internal and external audit matters.</li><li>Approximately 30% of contracts are currently in English, with the proportion expected to increase as the business expands globally.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of in-house legal experience within the content industry.</li><li>Strong corporate legal and commercial contract experience.</li><li>Experience drafting and reviewing English-language contracts is beneficial.</li><li>Legal qualifications such as Attorney, Judicial Scrivener, Administrative Scrivener, or Business Law Examination Level 2+ are preferred.</li><li>English and/or Korean language capability is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a growing global digital content business with significant international exposure.</li><li>Gain broad legal experience across commercial contracts, IP, regulatory, compliance, M&amp;A, and governance.</li><li>Work on cross-border matters as the company continues its global expansion.</li><li>Opportunity to expand into board governance, whistleblowing, and incentive compensation matters depending on experience and interest.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 11 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013479179</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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></p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuNjIzOTIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T07:28:00Z