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法務/ Legal

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A manufacturing company is looking for a Legal role. The chosen applicant will be responsible for leading and managing legal and compliance functions. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement legal compliance improvement plans in line with the Corporate Governance Code
  • Promote strategic partnerships for new business development and manage external relations
  • Handle general corporate legal matters such as global contract consultations, contract reviews, and lawyer coordination
  • Build and operate compliance frameworks, collaborating with overseas regional teams
  • Conduct PDCA management for internal promotion committees, theme-based audits, and employee compliance training
  • Manage litigation and corporate risk
  • Operate the Compliance Promotion Committee and support compliance activities across overseas subsidiaries
  • Ensure regulatory adherence, reporting, and manage the Global Helpline

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in legal or compliance roles
  • Experience drafting and reviewing contracts
  • Practical knowledge of corporate legal affairs and compliance
  • Experience in health, safety, or environmental management in a manufacturing company is preferred
  • Experience in international legal affairs or intellectual property is preferred
  • Experience in general affairs is preferred
  • Desirable knowledge
    • Designing and operating legal or compliance frameworks (standardizing global
      practices, assigning responsibilities between HQ and subsidiaries, organizing reporting/approval processes)
    • Anti-bribery compliance (due diligence, monitoring, managing gifts and entertainment, kickback prevention)
    • Competition law (cartel prevention systems, regulatory investigations, leniency procedures)
    • Export controls (adapting to extraterritorial regulations, streamlining processes)
    • ESG / Human Rights (supply chain due diligence, grievance mechanisms)
    • AI / IoT (AI governance, data utilisation processes, IP protection for trained models, etc.)
  • Proficient in English

About the Company:

A technology company specialising in imaging and audio solutions. The company is known for its innovation in compact, lightweight camera systems designed for professional and enthusiast photographers.

Keywords:

法務, 法規制, コンプライアンス, 技術

Job ref: HOCNL0

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: Up to ¥10,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HOCNL0-66F978B5

Date posted: 24 July 2025

Consultant: Sana Irfan