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Genesys

Corporate Counsel, APAC

Tokyo · Flexible work · Finance · Legal

Company
Builds software that runs call centers and customer service with AI.
Role
Owns contracts and legal advisory work needed for the Japan business.
Language
Professional-level Japanese and English

What you will do

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Responsibilities

  • Negotiate and close complex, high-value agreements covering cloud subscriptions, software licensing, and partner arrangements.
  • Set legal strategy for deals that carry major business weight and decide how risk should be weighed in each case.
  • Advise Japan and Asia leadership on legal issues such as data protection, cross-border data transfer, and intellectual property.
  • Build contract templates and negotiation playbooks for recurring deal types.
  • Coordinate legal, sales, and finance teams on company-wide projects like product launches and new partnerships.
  • Set early response strategy for disputes and manage outside law firms.

What you need

  • Qualified as a lawyer in Japan or another jurisdiction, with Japanese bar qualification preferred.
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English, able to negotiate and draft contracts in either language.
  • 12 or more years of relevant legal experience with deep exposure to complex commercial and technology deals.
  • Background at a top-tier law firm or a major technology company.
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