We are looking for a qualified lawyer to join our Legal team in Japan, supporting our rapidly growing business across the region. This is a broad, high-impact role where no two days are the same - you’ll work across commercial, technology, and general corporate matters while partnering closely with business teams.
You will act as a key legal point of contact in Japan, operating with a high degree of autonomy while staying closely aligned with our global legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership contracts.
Provide legal support across a wide range of areas including IP, data protection, employment, procurement, etc.
Support expansion in Japan, including regulatory, corporate, and operational matters.
Partner with cross-functional teams (product, sales, operations) to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
Assist with strategic transactions, including partnerships and potential M&A activity.
Manage external counsel where needed and drive efficient legal processes.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified lawyer in Japan with ability to advise on Japanese law.
Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
Strong experience in commercial law, ideally including SaaS, technology, or licensing agreements.
Ability to work independently across a wide range of legal areas (IP, commercial, procurement, employment, etc.).
In-house or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, international environment.
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable operating as a sole or primary counsel in the country.
Why Join Us?
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer in Japan
- Fluency in Japanese and English
- Strong experience in commercial law, ideally with SaaS or technology agreements
- In-house experience in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently across legal areas
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Kraken Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working and policies such as flexible or unlimited leave alongside defined PTO and sick time are emphasized. This breadth allows time off to be tailored across regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the US with company-paid life and AD&D, plus broad mental health and wellness supports. These provisions indicate robust health protection supplemented by wellbeing resources.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An equity option scheme and stock options make ownership accessible, with some roles also able to take a portion of pay in digital assets. This expands potential long-term value beyond base salary.
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What We Do
Kraken delivers transformational tech to utilities around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable. Part of the Octopus Energy Group.
