Commercial Counsel

Applied Intuition

Tokyo, Japan
Base: single component of total pyckage; equity: o...
On-site, primarily working from the tokyo office 5 days a week, with occasional remote work flexibility.
Drafting complex commercial contracts
Negotiating software licenses and partnerships
Fluency in english and japanese
Applied Intuition is seeking a Commercial Counsel in Tokyo, Japan, to support its legal team with a focus on tech transactions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced attorney with a business mindset, capable of navigating complex commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the first attorney in Asia, supporting Sales, Product, and Engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
  • The successful candidate will lead the drafting, structuring, and negotiating of complex commercial agreements with diverse global partners.
  • Compensation includes base salary, equity options or RSUs, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401k match.

Matching Summary

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Applied Intuition is seeking a Commercial Counsel in Tokyo, Japan, to support its legal team with a focus on tech transactions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced attorney with a business mindset, capable of navigating complex commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: Single component of total package; Equity: Options and/or restricted stock units included; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match, stipends, and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting complex commercial contracts
  • Negotiating software licenses and partnerships
  • Fluency in English and Japanese
  • Experience with automotive or mobility ecosystems
  • Business-minded approach to legal execution

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-border transaction experience
  • Background in computer science or engineering
  • Prior law firm and in-house work combination
  • Experience advising multinational clients
  • Deep-tech industry background

Key Requirements

  • Qualification to practice law in Japan (Bengoshi)
  • Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial agreements
  • J.D. or LL.M. degree preferred

Work Rights

Must have qualification to practice law in Japan

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