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Over twenty years ago, Axiom started a movement to change the face of the legal industry. Today we continue to break boundaries with a combination of top-tier legal talent and globally recognized Fortune 500 clients. Trusted by the leading brands around the world, Axiomites gain access to the highest quality legal work while maintaining control over what and how much work they take on. Axiom puts its people first, attracting those who are thoughtful, caring and collaborative. We strive for excellence in everything we do and value integrity and our people above all else.
Prioritize the life you deserve with the legal work you love.
Currently, we're hiring Legal Consultant to join us with:
- 8+ years of relevant experience as in-house or commercial lawyer with regulatory background.
- In-house legal experience is preferred (directly, or as a secondee) though not essential.
- Proficiency in writing and drafting legal documents in Japanese, as well as the capacity to support the commercial team in the Japan market. Proficiency in both Japanese and English, and qualification to the Japanese bar is essential.
- Strong commercial understanding and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, with a view of providing commercially tailored advice.
The responsibilities for this role will include:
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including creative, advertising, and digital marketing, procurement, technology and partnership deals.
- Provide practical legal advice related to consumer digital experiences, brand marketing activations, promotions and consumer data and privacy.
- Develop, implement, and advise on a wide range of commercial marketplace contracts, Terms and Conditions of sale, distribution agreements and related policies.
- Support commercial relationships with retailers, distributors and partners that represent the company in the marketplace for Japan market.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.
Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”. Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times.
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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, sex, 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.
We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.
Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. Axiom Global Solutions Pte. Ltd. (Axiom SG) is a registered employment agency (License #12S5884). Axiom as a corporate entity, does not offer legal advice, and is not a registered foreign law firm.
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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
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