Associate Legal Counsel, Japan
Core
Provide legal advice and risk assessments to Airbnb's business functions in Japan, covering regulatory, consumer protection, competition, marketing, employment, privacy, and dispute resolution matters.
Role type
Associate Legal Counsel (In-house)
Builds
Legal support for business development, public policy, marketing, and communications teams within the sharing economy platform.
Domain
Technology / Sharing Economy / Japanese Market
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Japanese law qualification (Bengoshi), Native Japanese (written/spoken), Business English, Regulatory analysis, Risk assessment, Contract negotiation, Dispute resolution, Privacy compliance, Employment law expertise
Preferred skills
MNC or startup in-house experience, AI tool adoption for legal productivity, Cross-cultural adaptability
Technologies
AI tools for legal productivity
Responsibilities
Deliver clear and practical legal advice to business functions; Conduct regulatory and compliance reviews; Perform legal risk assessments balancing growth and risk; Collaborate with regional and global legal teams; Support business development and public policy initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
