Senior Legal Executive (Corporate Legal - Leader/Manager Candidate)
【Manager Candidate】 We are seeking a leader to build a "next-generation legal foundation" that leverages AI to support our growth into a 100 billion yen company.
Job Description
This position goes beyond mere "contract review." You will play a crucial role in leading operational efficiency through AI (AX) and designing/updating the legal foundation itself to maximize the organization's defensive and offensive capabilities in an environment where domestic and international M&A and new businesses are launched at high speed.
▼ Routine Duties
Preparation and review of various contracts for Japanese entities, including group companies.
Procedures for convening Board of Directors/Management Meetings, preparation of minutes, and other related administrative tasks.
Procedures for convening General Meetings of Shareholders, preparation of minutes, and other related administrative tasks.
Legal tasks associated with M&A, JV formation, and new business launches.
Various registration procedures related to corporate legal affairs (including coordination with external experts).
Internal audit support/Internal control development (legal-related).
Responding to legal inquiries from business divisions regarding existing businesses.
Correspondence with ministries, government agencies, and Legal Affairs Bureaus (including obtaining registry extracts and seal certificates).
▼ Interpersonal Negotiation, Incident Response, and Systematization
Support negotiations and problem-solving in collaboration with Business Division Heads for complex cases.
Not only responding to troubles but also proposing improvements and efficiency in business flows and contract processes based on the causes of occurrence.
▼ Education and Awareness Activities to Improve On-site Literacy
Organize past cases and common inquiries to create guidelines and conduct study sessions.
Promote an environment where on-site members can make decisions easily, supporting the smooth execution of daily operations.
▼ Promotion of AX in Legal Operations
Promotion of AI integration across all legal functions: Driving efficiency and systematization of entire legal operations, including contracts, internal approvals (ringi), and knowledge management.
AI Contract Review Operations: Utilizing AI contract review tools on a daily basis to accumulate review standards and know-how while continuously improving operational flows.
Proposals for AI utilization in legal operations: Considering and proposing new ways to utilize AI across the entire legal domain, not limited to contract work.
Application Requirements
【Mandatory Requirements】
3+ years of legal practical experience in a business company (or equivalent experience in a law firm).
High interest in technology: Individuals who are eager to utilize Generative AI and LegalTech in practice to systematize and advance business operations.
High logical thinking skills and flexible coordination abilities: Individuals who can not only point out risks to management but also logically propose alternatives to drive business forward.
Adaptability to a global environment: Individuals who have no resistance to using English or collaborating with overseas locations and can enjoy a fast-paced environment.
【Preferred Requirements】
Experience in planning and implementing legal education or compliance training.
Legal experience in ventures/startups, or experience in the introduction and operation of LegalTech.
Member management experience.
Language proficiency in English, Chinese, etc.
Benefits
Performance reviews (twice a year)
Commuting allowance
Full two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays), Year-end and New Year holidays
Paid leave (15 days in the first year)
Congratulatory and condolence leave, maternity leave, childcare leave
Full social insurance, employment insurance, and health insurance
Working hours: 10:00-19:00
Office: Roppongi Hills 31F