Legal Counsel (Commercial)
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LocationJapan - Tokyo
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentLegal
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 6, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live10h ago
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3+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as an attorney
Experience drafting and negotiating complex IT/SaaS agreements, licensing and professional services agreements, and partner and subcontracting arrangements
Experience supporting RFPs, tenders and other procurement activities run by regulated and government customers
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations, specifically Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
Commercially-minded attorney
Familiarity with financial industry-specific requirements, such as APRA Prudential Standards CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) and CPS 234 (Information Security), and Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) guidelines
Summary
We are looking for a commercially-minded attorney with 3+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our APAC legal team, supporting Guidewire’s business in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other regions in APAC. In this role, you will focus on critical SaaS insurance and financial services contracting, acting as a strategic partner who balances legal rigor with business agility.
Location: Tokyo-based is preferred. The position may be remote, but the candidate should preferably be based in Japan to facilitate frequent on-location negotiations across Japan and Australia. Qualified candidates based in Australia will also be considered.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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Contract Management: Draft and negotiate complex IT/SaaS agreements, as well as licensing and professional services agreements, and partner and subcontracting arrangements.
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RFPs and Tenders: Support RFPs, tenders and other procurement activities run by regulated and government customers.
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Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a strong understanding of data privacy regulations, specifically Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. Familiarity with financial industry-specific requirements, such as APRA Prudential Standards CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) and CPS 234 (Information Security), and Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) guidelines, is a plus.
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Advisory: Provide actionable legal advice to internal stakeholders regarding SaaS commercial contracts within the insurance and financial sectors.
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Cross-Border Support: Assist with cross-border transactions by bridging legal requirements between Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other APAC jurisdictions and North American jurisdictions.
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