Legal Counsel

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Tokyo
Junior
Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Legal Counsel will provide legal support across various departments, ensuring compliance with Japanese laws, drafting and negotiating legal documents, and mitigating legal risks. Responsibilities include advising on contracts, governance, data protection, and facilitating legal training.
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Description
DEGICAについて

KOMOJU(コモジュ)は、世界最大級のゲームプラットフォーム「Steam」やECプラットフォーム「Shopify」にも採用されている、DEGICAが提供するオールインワン決済サービスです。直感的に理解しやすい、シンプルかつ統一的なAPIを提供することで、KOMOJUを導入するだけでクレジットカード、コンビニ決済、各種電子マネー、銀行振込、ペイジーなど複数の決済方法の利用を可能にしています。DEGICAは今後も、様々な金融機関、決済ネットワーク、銀行、各種ウォレットと緊密な連携を行うことで、多くの国や地域、通貨、および現地の各種決済方法を選択でき、確実かつ迅速に多くの決済取引の処理を実現可能なものとしていきます。現在、日本と韓国が我々の主要な市場ですが、今後、ヨーロッパをはじめ、世界各国への展開を加速していきます。

ポジション概要

事業拡大に伴い、Legal 部門の法務担当者を急募しています。会社の様々な業務に対して法的サポートを提供し、日本の法律および規制に準拠し、法的リスクを軽減することがこの役割のミッションです。日本の法律に関するバックグラウンドや、日本語と英語でのコミュニケーション能力を活かしていただけます。

主な業務内容:

  • 商業契約、企業ガバナンス、規制遵守を含む会社内のすべての部門に対する法的アドバイスおよびサポート
  • 契約書、合意書、ポリシーなどの法的文書の作成、レビュー、交渉
  • 決済、データ保護、消費者権利に関連する日本の法律および規制に従った会社業務の確保
  • 外部の法務顧問との連携
  • 法的紛争解決や訴訟その他の法的手続きの対応
  • 会社に影響を及ぼす可能性のある法律および規制の変更に係る最新情報の把握と、必要調整に関するタイムリーなガイダンスの提供
  • 法的リスクを最小限に抑えるための内部ポリシーおよび手続きの策定、実施
  • 社員の役割に関連する法的事項についてのトレーニングおよび指導

Company Overview:

Komoju, a leading payment service provider, is at the forefront of facilitating seamless and secure transactions for businesses across Japan. Our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives us to continually enhance our services, making us a trusted partner for companies navigating the complexities of payment processing in Japan and beyond.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This role will be integral in providing legal support across various aspects of our business, ensuring compliance with Japanese laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Japanese law, excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, and a keen interest in the fast-evolving fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and support to all departments within the company, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies.
  • Ensure the company’s operations comply with relevant Japanese laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of payments, data protection, and consumer rights.
  • Work closely with external legal counsel. 
  • Assist in resolving disputes and handling litigation or other legal proceedings.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations that could impact the company, providing timely guidance on necessary adjustments.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to minimize legal risks.
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on legal matters relevant to their roles.
Requirements
必要な資格
  • 日本での法科大学院修了または法学部卒業
  • 法務部門または法律事務所での2年以上の実務経験
    • インハウス経験は必須ではありませんが、フィンテック業界に対する関心と学習への積極的な姿勢が評価されます
  • 日本語(ネイティブレベル)と英語(ビジネスレベル)のコミュニケーション能力
  • 民法、会社法、個人情報保護法を含む日本の法律に関する深い理解
  • 優れたドラフトおよび交渉スキル
  • 強い対人スキル
  • 独立して働き、スピード感のある環境でマルチタスクを処理できる能力
  • 問題解決スキルと詳細に対する注意力

歓迎される資格

  • フィンテック、決済、または技術分野での経験または知識
  • 割賦販売法およびその他のフィンテック関連の法律および規制に関する知識
  • 多国籍または異文化環境での勤務経験

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a law school or bachelor's degree in law in Japan
  • 2 years of work experience in-house, in a law firm or similar 
    • Previous in-house experience is not mandatory, but a passion for the fintech industry and a proactive attitude towards learning are highly valued.
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.
  • Strong understanding of Japanese laws, including the Civil Code, Companies Act and Personal Information Protection Act.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in or knowledge of the fintech, payments, or technology sectors.
  • Knowledge of the Installment Sales Act & other fintech-related laws and regulations.
  • Experience working in a multinational or cross-cultural environment.
Benefits
福利厚生
  • 年間業績評価に応じた昇給
  • プロフィットシェア(年2回支給実績あり)
  • リモートとオフィス勤務が両方可能なハイブリット体制
  • 社会保険完備(関東ITソフトウェア健康保険組合加入)
  • 健康診断
  • スポーツクラブ優待(IT健保)
  • 保養所(IT健保)
  • 語学研修(レッスン料1〜2万円/月を補助)
  • 自己学習サポート(年間最大10万円)

Benefits

  • Salary increase based on annual performance evaluation
  • Profit sharing (paid twice a year)
  • Hybrid system that allows both remote and office work
  • Full social insurance (Kanto IT Software Health Insurance Association)
  • Health checkups
  • Sports club privileges
  • Recreation facilities
  • Language training (subsidized lesson fees of 10,000 to 20,000 yen/month)
  • Self-study support (up to 100,000 yen per year)

Top Skills

Japanese Law
The Company
HQ: Musashino
75 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Overview
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Degica is a leading payment service provider of International digital commerce solutions: our ePayment Platform "KOMOJU" provides global businesses and developers the access they need to grow and succeed in the Japanese market and other markets such as Asia,Europe.

We build and manage online sales for Retail, Digital, and Gaming companies that are looking to establish and expand their business presence in Japan and South Korea.

Japan has a complex digital eco-system, with multiple payment methods and platforms often incomprehensible to outsiders. Degica offers a gateway to the market through its customizable tools and services, whether you are launching a completely new product or trying to enhance your current reach with consumers.

Company Mission
Degica is your “digital cart” in Japan. We are the link you need to connect your product or service with local customers, integrating digital payment and platforms with partners across our wide network.

Company culture
Everyone at Degica loves Japan and cares about how it interacts with the rest of the world. We believe in a borderless world, and want to play a lead role in bringing Japan to the world and the world to Japan. All of us love games and all things digital and it is in this space that we excel.

Come to see our corporate pages for more information:
www.degica.com
www.komoju.com
konbini.co.jp

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