Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts (Japanese Speaker)

Trellis Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal Consultant to support Fortune 500 clients with commercial contracts while focusing on the Japanese market. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with at least 4 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts. Fluency in Japanese and English is required. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the flexibility to work remotely or on-site, depending on client preferences.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years legal experience with commercial contracts.
• Experience in Japan is a plus.
• Japan legal qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support focusing on the Japanese market.
• Review, draft and negotiate various agreements.
• Advise on commercial marketplace contracts and terms.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Legal contract negotiation

Drafting legal agreements

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts (Japanese Speaking) for Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with our clients remotely and provide legal support focusing on the Japanese market
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: creative, advertising and digital marketing, procurement, technology and partnership deals.
• Develop, implement, and advise on a wide range of commercial marketplace contracts, Terms and Conditions of Sale, distribution agreements and related policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior work experience in Japan is a plus.
• Japan legal qualification preferred but open to all jurisdictions
• Able to write and draft in Japanese and English

Compensation, Benefits & Location

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.