Corporate Attorney - Japan

Xsolla
Tokyo
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 105,000+ annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Analytical","Communication","Interpersonal","Risk management"]

Serve as in-house counsel for Japan operations, advising on licensing deals, vendor contracts, distribution agreements, partnerships, and local HR and employment matters. Provide corporate governance guidance for entity management and board-level issues, coordinate external Japanese counsel, and monitor Japan regulatory developments. Support cross-border transactions with global legal teams while identifying and mitigating legal risks across Japan business operations.

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Xsolla
Xsolla
2 months ago

Corporate Attorney - Japan

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Job Summary

Serve as in-house counsel for Japan operations, advising on licensing deals, vendor contracts, distribution agreements, partnerships, and local HR and employment matters. Provide corporate governance guidance for entity management and board-level issues, coordinate external Japanese counsel, and monitor Japan regulatory developments. Support cross-border transactions with global legal teams while identifying and mitigating legal risks across Japan business operations.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including licensing arrangements, vendor contracts, distribution agreements, and partnership deals.
  • •Advise on Japanese employment and HR matters, including hiring, termination, and compliance with local labor regulations.
  • •Provide corporate governance counsel on entity management, shareholder agreements, and board-level matters specific to Japan.
  • •Manage relationships with and coordinate the work of external Japanese counsel across multiple practice areas.
  • •Monitor regulatory developments in Japan and support cross-border transactions with global legal teams while identifying and mitigating legal risks.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 105,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 7 years of experience as a corporate attorney, either at a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal department.
  • •Licensed to practice law in Japan (bengoshi qualification or equivalent required).
  • •Deep expertise in negotiations and drafting across complex agreements and corporate matters for both Japan and worldwide contexts.
  • •Broad experience handling corporate in-house issues, including licensing deals, vendor contracts, and HR/employment matters.
  • •Full professional fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.
Experience:7+ yearsGaming
Skills:AnalyticalCommunicationInterpersonalRisk management
Certifications:Bengoshi
Languages:JapaneseEnglish

Company Brief

Xsolla
Provides payment, billing, distribution and commerce solutions for video game developers and publishers, enabling in-game purchases, store infrastructure, fraud protection, and global payment processing to monetize games across platforms and regions.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 2005
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