Legal Jobs in Japan

There are 118 open Legal jobs in Japan on freehire right now. 19 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are ai, regulatory-compliance and saas.

Most requested skills

  • ai 17%
  • regulatory-compliance 12%
  • saas 7%
  • stakeholder-management 6%
  • ecommerce 5%
  • llm 5%
  • analytics 4%
  • cloud 4%

How the work is done

  • Hybrid 22 · 19%
  • Remote 12 · 10%
  • Onsite 10 · 8%

Visa sponsorship offered in 73% of the 15 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 28
  • C-level 8
  • Lead 7
  • Middle 2
  • Principal 2

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 14
  • 501-1000 employees 6

English level

  • C1 77%
  • NATIVE 10%
  • B1 5%
  • A1 3%
  • A2 3%
  • NONE 3%

Share of the postings that state a required level (at least 20% of this market do).

118 jobs
GitLab Inc. Backed by Y Combinator
2 months ago

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

Open 39d RemoteAPACContractSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

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…
Johnson & Johnson
2 months ago

[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Associate Director/Manager, Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, Japan Regulatory Policy, Regulatory Affairs

Open 54d APAC H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and…
Manulife Financial
2 months ago

AML Compliance Manager

Open 54d APAC
Japan

The Opportunity The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering AML Compliance Manager with the resources to solve critical…

gap-analysis
Popmart
2 months ago

Legal Counsel - Japan

Open 28d APAC
Japan

POP MART ( 09992.HK ), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP…

ecommerce
Genesys
2 months ago

Corporate Counsel, APAC

Open 74d APACContractSenior
Japan

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people,…

agentic-ai ai cloud cybersecurity go-to-market +1 skills
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airwallex
2 months ago

Regulatory Compliance Manager, Japan

Open 79d On-siteAPAC
Japan

About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 250,000 businesses…

ai fintech regulatory-compliance salesforce
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Bosch Group
2 months ago

[C] Trade Compliance Manager for Japan

Open 61d HybridAPAC
Japan

As part of the global team of Customs, you will be responsible for Bosch BBM business and HC business from location in Yokohama. Liaise with Bosch Germany and the APAC regional leadership, and drive governance…
Air Liquide
2 months ago

Legal Counsel

Open 62d APAC Licensed NL sponsor — This employer appears on the IND public register of recognised sponsors for work and highly skilled migrants. The recognition belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

エア・リキードグループは、 フランス パリを本社とし、全世界78カ国に展開する産業と健康に技術とサービスで貢献するガス事業の世界的リーダーであり、創業100年以上の歴史を持つガス事業のグローバルにおけるパイオニアです。全世界64,500人の従業員。グループ全体売上は205億ユーロになります。…

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Xsolla
2 months ago

Corporate Attorney - Japan

Open 62d RemoteAPAC H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

ABOUT YOU We are looking for a Corporate Attorney - Japan who is detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative team player to join our international Legal team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly…
Xsolla (USA), Inc.
2 months ago

Corporate Attorney - Japan

Open 48d On-siteAPAC
Japan

Serve as in-house counsel for Xsolla's Japan operations, advising on licensing deals, vendor contracts, local HR matters, corporate governance, regulatory developments, cross-border transactions, and legal risk.…
Stryker
2 months ago

Lead Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

Open 63d APACLead H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Japan

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Key Areas of Responsibility: Assesses regulatory intelligence to assist in the development of local, regional, and global regulatory strategies Participates in advocacy activities of…

gcp regulatory-compliance
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josys
2 months ago

法務マネージャー - Legal Operations Lead / In-House Lawyer - Tokyo

Open 66d APACLead
Japan

アイデンティティセキュリティ基盤「Josys」について Josysは、企業内のあらゆる認証情報（アイデンティティ）を統合的に管理・防御する、AI駆動のアイデンティティセキュリティ基盤です。従業員・業務委託先のアカウントに加え、AIエージェントやサービスアカウントなど、人・AI・システムを横断して増加する認証情報を一元的に可視化し、守ります。…
Sierra
2 months ago

Senior Legal Counsel

Open 44d On-siteAPACContractSenior
Japan

About us At Sierra, we’re creating a platform to help businesses build better, more human customer experiences with AI. We are primarily an in-person company based in San Francisco, with growing offices in Atlanta, New…

ai go-to-market llm openai saas +1 skills
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Uber
2 months ago

Legal Counsel

Open 77d HybridAPACFull-time
Japan

Please note that we are not partnering with any recruitment agencies and only accept direct applications: if you are interested in this role, please apply directly or contact one of our Uber recruiters. About the Role…
Car Next Door
2 months ago

Legal Counsel

Open 15d HybridAPAC
Japan

Please note that we are not partnering with any recruitment agencies and only accept direct applications: if you are interested in this role, please apply directly or contact one of our Uber recruiters. About the Role…
JPYC Inc.
3 months ago

Legal Counsel

Open 74d HybridAPACContract
Japan

Handle legal matters for JPYC's fintech business, focusing on funds settlement laws, crypto asset regulations, contracts, product legal reviews, AML/CFT compliance, corporate legal matters, and regulatory research.…

blockchain defi fintech regulatory-compliance web3
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Syngenta Group
3 months ago

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Open 75d HybridAPACFull-timeSenior
Japan

ROLE PURPOSE/職務: シンジェンタ社のグローバルビジネスにおけるバイオテクノロジー作物(遺伝子組換え・ゲノム編集作物)について、日本での承認を取得、またそれらを維持するための規制対応プロセスおよびアドボカシーを主導・実行する。 ACCOUNTABILITIES/責務: ビジネスチームの目標に沿った日本でのバイオテクノロジー作物の承認取得計画を立案・推進する。…
Allianz
3 months ago

Compliance Manager, MLRO

Open 24d APACContract
Japan

What you do Allianz Partners Japan is strengthening its Compliance capability at a critical point of growth and regulatory change. This role has been created to safeguard the business can continue to operate safely,…

ai analytics cloud data-analytics data-governance +2 skills
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AbbVie
3 months ago

Manager II, RA TA Group, Regulatory Affairs(Oncology)

Open 70d APAC
Japan

Summary of Job Description: The title is Manager 2, but the position is at the Senior Manager level. Manager II, Regulatory Affairs (RA) Therapeutic Area (TA) Group, Regulatory Affairs Japan, is accountable for…

process-improvement
Marsh
3 months ago

リーガルカウンシル / Legal Counsel / EVP ~ VP - Marsh - Tokyo, Japan

Open 79d HybridAPACC-level
Japan

Company: Marsh Corporate Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Legal and Compliance team at Marsh. This role will be based in Tokyo, Japan. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of…

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