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Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

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You will negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, manage strategic cross-border transactions, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice. You will develop regional contracting templates and playbooks, coordinate with outside counsel, assess legal risk, and train contract managers and Sales colleagues on regional contracting practices.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets
  • Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions
  • Partner with Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to advance deals
  • Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets
  • Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel
  • Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, escalation paths, and alternative terms
  • Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation
  • Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices and legal developments

Requirements

  • Hold a J.D. or equivalent legal credential and active bar membership or license in a relevant jurisdiction
  • Have experience in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets
  • Be skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions
  • Have familiarity with Japan contracting practices
  • Be comfortable handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with outside counsel
  • Identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs, and provide business-focused guidance
  • Have experience creating or improving contract templates, playbooks, and processes
  • Have working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese, if applicable

Benefits

  • Health, financial, and well-being benefits
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity compensation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Parental leave

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