Location | Tokyo, Japan |
Industry | OTA |
Function | Legal |
Company Overview | - An international online travel agency with a workforce of over 45,000
and a worldwide user base of over 400 million with headquarters
situated globally. - A leader in DE&I for the travel industry.
- Strong business presence in Japan since 2014 with about 60% of
travelers from China using their services. They are currently aiming to
expand the market of Japanese tourists by developing an integrated
marketing strategy.
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Job Responsibilities
As Legal Counsel, based in the company’s office in Tokyo, Japan, you will directly support the
company’s international business on commercial, regulatory and corporate matters in Japan. You will be working closely and directly reporting to Legal AVP of Overseas Legal Affairs who is based
in Shanghai HQs.
Commercial & Corporate - Develop appropriate agreements to support new initiatives and projects for company's
international business in Japan; - Draft, negotiate and review commercial agreements that meet company's standards and
commercial objectives - Coordinate with company's internal teams to ensure corporate records, licenses, and
registrations are kept up-to-date at its Japan office
Legal & Regulatory - Familiarity with Japan data privacy law and consumer protection regulations, able to work with HQ team to enhance data privacy compliance programs;
- Well versed with marketing law and labor regulations with a good track record of handling such marketing and labor claims;
- Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments that impact company's operations in
Japan; - Coordinate with compliance team to ensure that mandatory training is delivered and that local
activities comply with company’s policy & standards; - Support the legal team in dealing with regulatory audits or investigations;
- Supervise and manage external legal counsel and costs when needed;
- Willing to cover the Korean market when there are business needs
Work approach - High energy and velocity;
- Follow through and deliver;
- Independence and ownership;
- Able to run your own desk in line with the priorities of company’s international business and
legal team; - Collaborate effectively with other functions
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Why You Should Apply
- A dynamic international business environment that encourages independence as well as
collaboration - Join one of the fastest-expanding foreign-owned travel agencies in Japan, which has received
strong support from key administrations such as the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) - Develop your ability to understand the pressure points, strategy, and objectives of the business and effectively communicate the risks and legal issues involved in any management decision
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Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant in-house or private practice (law firm) experience, ideally a mix of both;
- A law degree from an accredited University in Japan and qualification to practice law in Japan is strongly preferred;
- Ability to communicate complex legal, contractual and other concepts into clear and concise
language that business partners can easily process and act upon - Fluent in English and Japanese, Understanding Korean is a plus
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