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法務シニアスーパーバイザー/ Legal Senior Supervisor

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A global sports and golf equipment company is seeking a Legal Senior Supervisor. The selected candidate will provide legal counsel, manage intellectual property protection, and support commercial operations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal governance.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and support negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts
  • Provide legal and compliance advice to internal stakeholders while balancing risk and business opportunities
  • Draft internal policies, procedures, and governance documents in compliance with applicable laws
  • Review external-facing content including advertising, promotional materials, and communications for legal compliance
  • Support employee training programmes on legal compliance and internal policies
  • Coordinate with external counsel and manage outside legal relationships
  • Support intellectual property matters including licensing, litigation, and filings
  • Conduct IP clearance reviews for product names and designs
  • Lead anti-counterfeiting initiatives across physical retail and digital marketplaces
  • Support customs enforcement procedures related to intellectual property rights
  • Collaborate with global legal teams to localise and implement group-wide policies for the Japan market
  • Work cross-functionally with internal departments to resolve legal issues and strengthen compliance culture

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of legal and/or intellectual property experience at a Japanese law firm or Japanese subsidiary of a multinational company
  • Solid grounding in civil law, intellectual property law, and advertising regulations
  • Ability to simplify complex legal concepts and build consensus across stakeholders
  • Genuine interest in the sports industry
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Legal background
  • Trademark experience
  • Enthusiasm for golf

About the Company:

A global sports and golf equipment company with a strong international presence in performance-driven consumer products. The organisation is recognised for innovation, brand integrity, and its commitment to excellence in the sports industry.

Keywords:

法務, 知的財産, 商標, 契約法務, コンプライアンス, ブランド保護, 偽造対策, 広告規制, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: B3L0GX

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: B3L0GX-73B61099

Date posted: 15 May 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop