Japanese Speaking Job - Japanese Speaking General Counsel AI, Digital Technology

JapaneseSpeaking General Counsel

Salary: Up to £150,000

Location: Hybrid, Oxford

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Hours: Full-time

JapaneseSpeaking Head of Legal & Compliance – What You\’ll Be Doing

• Qualified lawyer in UK, Japan, or EU law
• Post qualification experience in corporate, regulatory, or technology law
• Knowledge of corporate governance, data privacy regulations, and AI/digital compliance
• Experience managing cross border legal matters
• Provide legal guidance to senior management on business operations
• Ensure company practices comply with relevant laws across multiple regions
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and partnership agreements
• Oversee risk management related to AI, data use, and digital technology
• Establish and maintain internal compliance and governance policies
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and global legal teams

JapaneseSpeaking Head of Legal & Compliance – The Skills You\’ll Need to Succeed

• Strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in English and/or Japanese
• Experience working in international or technology focused organisations
• Ability to work effectively with regulators, partners, and internal teams
• Background in AI and digital technology related legal matters preferred
• UK work visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

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