SORACOM is hiring a
Legal Counsel

Summary

The job is for a legal role in a rapidly growing IoT startup, Soracom, primarily focusing on contract reviewing and drafting. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in contract reviewing and drafting in English, excellent skills in coordinating with outside counsels, native level English, keen attention to detail, a strong commercial outlook, flexibility, ability to work independently, and in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Requirements

• Experience in contract reviewing and drafting in English (3+ years)
• Excellent skills in coordinating with outside counsels
• Native level English
• Keen attention to detail and a very high standard for accuracy
• Strong commercial outlook and flexible, pragmatic approach to legal practice
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment

Responsibilities

Work closely with a small legal team on various commercial legal tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Qualification - Qualified UK solicitor, US attorney or Japanese Bengoshi with 3+ years either in-house or in private practice (will consider qualified lawyers from other jurisdictions)
• Experience in regulatory compliance (especially, GDPR)
• Business level Japanese
• Work experience in the telecommunications industry
• Aware of IT and technology trends
• Experience working in a startup-like environment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours: 8 hours per day between 5am to 10pm (with 1 hour break)
• Salary: Annual salary system with a chance of salary increase
• Vacation: Sat, Sun and public holidays, Annual paid vacation