en

Jobs

Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the organisations in Japan that fit you the best as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

See all jobs
Accounting & finance Explore your full potential with roles where you're more than just a number. Automotive Take your pick from the latest roles across the automotive industry in Japan. Banking & financial services Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted organisations. Chemical Explore new opportunities in the chemical industry. Digital Level up your career by working in a cutting edge digital role. Energy & infrastructure Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted firms. Healthcare, medical & pharmaceutical Explore a new chapter in the healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Human resources Secure a role where you’re empowered to help people be the best they can be. Industrial & electrical Build a career within an organisation of the forefront of national progress. Legal, compliance & risk Take your pick from Japan's most prestigious in-house and legal firm roles. M&A advisory & consulting Connect with employers where your expertise in advisory and consulting is seen and valued. Marketing Play an instrumental part in the story of leading brands and employers. Retail Discover a new chapter in the world of retail as we help you find the ideal sales professional role that suits your unique talents and ambitions. Sales Not all sales professionals and roles are the same, let us help you find the right one for you. Secretarial & business support Connect with employers where your administration skills are seen and valued. Supply chain & procurement Making things better, smoother, faster. That's were you come in to make a difference. Tax & assurance Connect with employers where your tax & assurance expertise is seen and valued. Technology & transformation Level up your career by working on cutting edge projects and technology in Japan.
About Robert Walters Japan

For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters Japan.

Learn more

アソシエイトリーガルカウンセル/ Associate Legal Counsel

Save job

A global hospitality company is looking for an Associate Legal Counsel. The selected candidate will provide practical legal guidance across business functions while balancing legal risk with commercial priorities. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with fast-paced business teams as a trusted legal advisor
  • Provide practical legal advice to business development, public policy, marketing, and communications teams
  • Advise on regulatory, consumer protection, competition, and marketing matters
  • Support legal matters related to employment, privacy, disputes, and law enforcement
  • Assess legal risks and recommend commercially sound mitigation strategies
  • Balance legal compliance with business priorities in a dynamic environment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 2-5 years post-qualification experience (In-house, including secondment from a law firm, in an MNC and/or start-up is ideal)
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Possess valid bengoshi qualification in Japan
  • Native level written and verbal Japanese; business level written and verbal English (TOEIC/TOEFL is ideal)

About the Company:

This well-known company provides an online hospitality marketplace that serves hundreds of countries worldwide. With hundreds of millions of users and thousands of global employees, this rapidly growing company provides an excellent opportunity at any stage of one’s career.

Keywords:

法律,法務,コンプライアンス, 法律, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: T1VA4Z

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Hospitality and Catering

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: T1VA4Z-C3E8E011

Date posted: 15 June 2026

Consultant: Ethan Wilkinson