Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts (Japanese Speaker)
Job Description
<p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts (Japanese Speaking)</strong> for Fortune 500 clients.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with our clients remotely and provide legal support focusing on the Japanese market</li> <li>Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: creative, advertising and digital marketing, procurement, technology and partnership deals.</li> <li>Develop, implement, and advise on a wide range of commercial marketplace contracts, Terms and Conditions of Sale, distribution agreements and related policies.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualified lawyer with minimum of 4 years legal experience, with substantial experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts. More experienced talents are welcome.</li> <li>Prior work experience in Japan is a plus.</li> <li>Japan legal qualification preferred but open to all jurisdictions</li> <li>Able to write and draft in Japanese and English</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Compensation, Benefits & Location:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.</div> <div> </div> <div><em>Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.</em></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.</em></div> <div> </div> <div><a id="OWAdc8a6d9a-1cb7-ea2d-9036-713cce762cce" href="https://www.axiomlaw.com/careers/lawyers" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Learn more about working at Axiom</a>.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities</strong>: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide