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サブジェクトマターエキスパート/ Subject Matter Expert

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A multinational information technology company is looking for a Subject Matter Expert. The selected candidate will support sales, enablement, product strategy, and market engagement for AI-driven IP technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead product demos, RFP responses, and proposal discussions for IP professionals
  • Qualify prospects and position the platform based on client IP workflows
  • Monitor competitors, market trends, and AI developments in IP technology
  • Train sales teams and deliver SaaS onboarding programmes for clients
  • Translate client feedback into product enhancements, bundles, and sales materials
  • Represent the business at IP associations, legal events, conferences, and practitioner communities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering
  • More than 5 years of experience in IP, including prior practice as a patent attorney or IP counsel
  • Knowledge of IP law and patent prosecution workflows
  • Skilled in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Background in SaaS platform
  • Possess valid patent attorney or IP lawyer qualification
  • Fluent level written and verbal Japanese and English (Korean is a plus)

About the Company:

A multinational information technology company based in Asia. This company provides a number of professional services such as intellectual property consulting, education and training.

Keywords:

知的財産, 特許, AI, SaaS, リーガルテック, プリセールス, ソリューションコンサルティング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: P8A1TX

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Intellectual Property

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Third Language: Korean - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: P8A1TX-65F0A9B1

Date posted: 25 May 2026

Consultant: Ryan Dunlop