Senior Counsel, Japan
Core
Subject-matter anchor for Japan legal matters and contributor to the global commercial legal team for cross-border transactions.
Role type
Senior in-house counsel (Japan & Global Commercial)
Builds
Legal advice, contract templates, playbooks, and risk mitigation strategies for a global travel platform.
Domain
Travel technology, digital commerce, and online platforms in Japan and globally.
Required skills
Japanese law expertise, regulatory risk assessment, contract negotiation, external counsel management, cross-functional collaboration, strategic legal judgment, time zone management, commercial acumen, policy development, AI tool usage
Preferred skills
Bengoshi registration, law firm and in-house experience at multinational tech/OTA, travel/tech industry experience, English fluency
Technologies
Legal tech tools, AI tools
Responsibilities
Provide first-line legal advice on Japan-specific regulatory matters (Antimonopoly Act, Consumer Contract Act, etc.), coordinate external Japanese counsel, draft and negotiate global commercial contracts, develop contract templates and playbooks, identify and mitigate legal risks, liaise with internal teams and regulatory authorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic contribution