Junior Legal Counsel - Japan & South Korea

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Tokyo, Japan
Licensed attorney in japan or common-law jurisdiction
2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience
Business partnership and legal efficiency skills
The role provides strategic legal consultation to support business growth initiatives across the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic legal consultation to support business growth initiatives across the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit.
  • Candidates will draft, review, and negotiate contracts while ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies.
  • The position offers career growth through a boundaryless network, coaching, mentoring, and participation in international projects.

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The role provides strategic legal consultation to support business growth initiatives across the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed attorney in Japan or common-law jurisdiction
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience
  • Business partnership and legal efficiency skills
  • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation expertise
  • Marketing law knowledge including IP and consumer protection
  • Fluent Japanese and English communication abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with litigation assessment and risk mitigation
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively
  • Growth mindset and willingness to learn new challenges
  • Strong organizational skills for managing complex projects
  • Commercial focus on upstream and downstream implications

Key Requirements

  • Licensed attorney (Japan or common-law jurisdiction)
  • 2-5 years prior relevant experience
  • Japanese and English language proficiency at business level

Work Rights

Must be based in Tokyo, Japan

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