About the Role
Join a dynamic team focused on uncovering demand for high-quality Japanese products among customers in markets such as Korea and Taiwan. The mission is to exceed customer expectations by offering a compelling product selection, along with outstanding value and fast delivery—creating a truly exceptional shopping experience.
This team is driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a bias for action, always prioritizing speed and results.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee a wide range of legal and compliance matters spanning e-commerce, real estate, employment, operations, product safety, and corporate governance in Japan. This is a hands-on role involving end-to-end legal support.
Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts with external partners.
Provide legal support for new business initiatives and product launches.
Manage all corporate governance responsibilities in Japan, including licensing and compliance filings.
Lead responses to legal disputes, investigations, or litigation that may arise domestically.
Handle regulatory affairs and act as the company’s representative during interactions with local authorities.
Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel when necessary.
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders—including teams in Product, Business, Operations, Procurement, IT, Security, and Finance—to support projects and broader company initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
Licensed attorney in Japan, or a foreign-qualified lawyer (e.g., U.S., UK, Australia, Singapore) with significant experience practicing in Japan.
Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally a mix of in-house and law firm roles.
Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken). English proficiency preferred but not required.
Strong ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice under pressure.
Willingness to take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Adaptability to rapid business changes and ambiguity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound legal judgment and strategic problem-solving abilities.
Recruitment Process
Application Screening
Phone Interview
Onsite or Virtual Interviews
Offer
Please note that the hiring process may vary depending on the role or scheduling factors. Updates will be provided via the email address submitted in your application.
Additional Information
This position may close early if all openings are filled.
Offers of employment may be rescinded if false or misleading information is discovered during the hiring process.
The company is committed to providing equal opportunities and does not discriminate based on disability or veteran status.