Senior Principal, Legal Counsel
Core
Provide legal support to ensure the smooth operation and expansion of Rocket Now's food delivery business in Japan, covering HR, e-commerce, operations, and marketing.
Role type
Senior Principal Legal Counsel
Builds
Legal frameworks and compliance strategies for a national food delivery platform
Domain
Food delivery / e-commerce / Japanese market
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Japanese bar admission, 8+ years legal experience, native Japanese, contract negotiation, internal investigations, litigation management, stakeholder advisory, new business launch support, team leadership
Preferred skills
HR/labor law experience, internal investigation expertise, business English
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Execute legal and compliance tasks for business operations; advise on contracts, disputes, and litigation; support new product launches; collaborate across departments; lead specialized legal teams based on experience.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for team management
