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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

IFSTokyo, Tokyo, JP
21日前
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Job Description

Legal Counsels (APJ&MEA) are responsible for a broad spectrum of legal matters within the APJMEA business. Legal Counsel will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the success of business processes and provide counsel regarding contract terms and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.

He / she will report to Head of Legal APJMEA and will work with one other local Japanese in-house lawyer, and business teams across time zones in the APJMEA region, although the role is based in Tokyo. IFS expects staff to work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Principal Accountabilities :

  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to all functions.
  • Maintain current knowledge of, and support compliance with, applicable laws and regulations.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including software licenses, software consulting contracts, project implementation service contracts, SaaS, teaming agreements, prime and subcontractor agreements, RFQ, RFP, value added reseller and sales channel partner agreements and NDAs.
  • Actively negotiate and draft contract terms, primarily for software licenses, support & maintenance and partner agreements, and typically in support of quarterly sales cycles.
  • Responsiveness and pragmatism when helping sales teams to close deals.
  • Review and approve variations to standard contracts within an agreed approval matrix and legal policy framework.
  • Assist in reviewing and assessing current processes, structures and procedures for efficient legal compliance, and support projects and initiatives to realign and streamline legal processes and documentation.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining and updating legal systems and records, primarily through use of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
  • Establish good working relationships with Corporate General Counsel, other APJMEA regional legal counsel, and all business units, notably Sales functions.
  • Liaise with external counsel and relevant authorities.

Qualifications, Experience & Demonstrable ability :

  • 3 – 5 years PQE as an in-house or transactional attorney with an internationally reputable firm and with progressive, relevant experience in IT / Software commercial contracts (software licensing experience especially)
  • Admitted to practice law in Japan, England & Wales, Australia or US jurisdictions.
  • Law degree from a recognized university.
  • Quickly identifies and analyzes problems to form an opinion and offer practical advice to the business.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Possesses high-level legal drafting and negotiation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent and articulate in both Japanese and English.
  • Works effectively in both team and independent settings with the ability to work cross-functionally. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
  • Is proficient with Microsoft Office Software, curious about AI innovation.
  • Ability to work independently and to provide clear, accurate and succinct advice to senior business leaders.
  • Willingness to work across time zones remotely and to travel when required.
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