Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, Apac

GitLab

Remote
Not specified; not specified; benefits include fle...
Remote
Negotiate complex commercial agreements
Manage cross-border legal transactions
Develop contract templates and playbooks
GitLab is seeking a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to support its growth in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) markets by managing complex commercial agreements and navigating regional legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial and technology transactions, especially across APJ jurisdictions, and will work in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves negotiating sophisticated agreements and managing cross-border legal questions to help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan.
  • The successful candidate will develop APJ-focused templates and playbooks to improve consistency in contracting while advising on data privacy and AI-related terms.
  • GitLab offers a high-performance culture driven by values, continuous knowledge exchange, and benefits including flexible paid time off and equity compensation.

Matching Summary

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GitLab is seeking a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to support its growth in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) markets by managing complex commercial agreements and navigating regional legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial and technology transactions, especially across APJ jurisdictions, and will work in a fully remote environment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include flexible PTO, equity, and home office support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements
  • Manage cross-border legal transactions
  • Develop contract templates and playbooks
  • Advise on data privacy and AI terms
  • Navigate Japan contracting practices

Nice-to-have

  • Working proficiency in Japanese language
  • Experience with remote global collaboration
  • Ability to train sales teams on legal practices

Key Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law with active bar membership
  • Experience in commercial transactions across APJ markets
  • Familiarity with Japan contracting norms and approval paths

Work Rights

Not specified

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