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In-House Legal Counsel, Japan インハウスリーガルカウンセル, 日本 - Sports Retail スポーツ小売 (Competitive salary, Team bonuses, Paid time off)

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Location: Tokyo
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Specialization: Legal & Compliance, Retail & Luxury
Reference: 57761
Alex Curl

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In-House Legal Counsel, Japan インハウスリーガルカウンセル, 日本 - Sports Retail スポーツ小売 (Competitive salary, Team bonuses, Paid time off)


Our client, an innovative performance apparel company in the sports retail industry, is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel for their Japan operations. This role offers the opportunity to handle a broad variety of legal matters, providing support on legal, commercial, and compliance risks, and partnering with various teams to ensure compliance with local laws. Benefits include competitive base pay, team-based bonuses, paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, and personal and professional development programs.


Key Responsibilities:

  • - Advise on legal, commercial, and compliance risks in Japan
  • - Negotiate leases with landlords
  • - Ensure compliance with local labor laws
  • - Draft and review commercial contracts and legal documents
  • - Provide legal advice on consumer protection and data privacy
  • - Develop and upgrade contract templates for Japan
  • - Support digital and technology initiatives
  • - Coordinate with external counsels for legal matters
  • - Conduct legal research on Japanese regulations



Qualifications:

  • - Bachelor’s degree or above in laws
  • - Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in MNCs
  • - Excellent communication skills in English
  • - Experience in retail and ecommerce is preferred but not mandatory
  • - Fluency in Japanese
  • - Experience with Japanese labor laws and regulations
  • - Experience with contract negotiation and drafting
  • - Familiarity with data privacy and security laws

If this position is not ideal for you, but you are looking for a new opportunity,please contact us to discuss your options.

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