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Legal Director

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An international technology company is hiring a Director (Senior Legal Counsel). The selected candidate will lead legal, and compliance matters related to HR, employment, and labour in Japan.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage legal and compliance issues related to HR, employment, and labour across business operations in Japan
  • Partner with HR, Compliance, and business leaders to support business growth from an employment law perspective
  • Prepare, review, and maintain employment contracts, HR policies, and related legal documents
  • Manage employment-related litigation and investigations
  • Oversee regulatory affairs and represent the company in interactions with Japanese authorities
  • Manage and coordinate with external law firms
  • Lead and collaborate on legal projects with other members of the legal team

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years post-qualification legal experience in law firm and in-house legal roles
  • Skilled in delivering business-focused legal solutions in fast-paced environments
  • Possess a valid qualification and be an admitted/licenced lawyer in Japan or a foreign-qualified lawyer with extensive Japan experience
  • Fluent level written and verbal Japanese; professional level English

About the Company:

A leading force in e-commerce and technology, this global company leverages advanced logistics and customer-centric innovation to redefine online shopping experiences. With a strong presence in Japan, it offers dynamic career paths in a fast-paced, data-driven environment built for growth-minded professionals.

Keywords:

労働法, 法務部長, シニアリーガルカウンセル, 法的コンプライアンス, 雇用契約, 規制対応, 外部法律事務所管理, 法務戦略, 法律顧問, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: R7Q69J

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥25,000,000 - ¥35,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: R7Q69J-D7882399

Date posted: 7 August 2025

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop