Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with a focus on commercial contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the full spectrum of commercial agreement activities, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a variety of contracts such as professional services agreements, consulting agreements, technology and SaaS agreements, data licensing arrangements, and enterprise procurement and vendor contracts. This role requires the ability to balance legal risk with practical and commercially sound solutions, provide strategic guidance on contractual terms, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Assistant General Counsel will also be expected to drive continuous improvement of contract processes and manage external legal counsel as needed. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and a Law degree, with a qualification to practice law in Japan. A minimum of 7 years' experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably with a background in a leading Japanese or international law firm or an in-house legal department, is essential. The role demands exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. A practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong business judgment is also required. While not mandatory, experience in the financial services, insurance, banking, or other regulated industries, and advising multinational organizations on complex commercial transactions, is considered a plus.