Assistant General Counsel, Japan

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Director Japan Legal this role provides counsel and advice to various business functions in Japan as part of Nikes global Legal team. The Assistant General Counsel works closely with cross-functional business partners and leaders across the organization and occasionally oversees outside counsel. The team thrives in a culture defined by collaboration innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nikes Legal Department seeks an Assistant General Counsel Japan who combines deep legal expertise with a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization demonstrates proven transactional experience and delivers practical impactful counsel. Success in this role requires the ability to resolve complex issues effectively communicate clearly to diverse audiences and excel in a fast-paced global environment.

Minimum 8 or 9 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel; experience in a multinational enterprise is a plus
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent licensed to practise law in Japan and/or another jurisdiction
Substantive experience advising on commercial law consumer and advertisement law competition law and other legal areas related to supply distribution sales and marketing of consumer goods in Japan; experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: sports marketing labour law corporate governance digital commerce
Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts and transactions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a bias for action
Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly in Japanese and English both orally and in writing

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

As Nikes Assistant General Counsel Japan you will serve as counsel to various business functions build trusted relationships with stakeholders and partners and provide clear practical guidance in collaboration with legal professionals in the Global Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA) and Japan Legal team.

Enable support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters transactions and business projects
Draft and support complex contracts and transactions including strategic partnerships creative services agreements endorsement agreements licensing sales and distribution agreements store development and supply chain matters
Counsel identify and resolve a wide range of legal and business issues including matters related to consumers partners vendors and products and services in effective ways
Collaborate with members of the Legal team to creatively upgrade the quality efficiency and service levels of legal services and operations
Develop and deliver training programs designed to enhance business results and manage risk

Required Experience:

Junior IC

WHO YOULL WORK WITHReporting to the Director Japan Legal this role provides counsel and advice to various business functions in Japan as part of Nikes global Legal team. The Assistant General Counsel works closely with cross-functional business partners and leaders across the organization and occasi...

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 8 or 9 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel; experience in a multinational enterprise is a plus
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent licensed to practise law in Japan and/or another jurisdiction
Substantive experience advising on commercial law consumer and advertisement law competition law and other legal areas related to supply distribution sales and marketing of consumer goods in Japan; experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: sports marketing labour law corporate governance digital commerce
Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts and transactions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a bias for action
Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly in Japanese and English both orally and in writing

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Enable support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters transactions and business projects
Draft and support complex contracts and transactions including strategic partnerships creative services agreements endorsement agreements licensing sales and distribution agreements store development and supply chain matters
Counsel identify and resolve a wide range of legal and business issues including matters related to consumers partners vendors and products and services in effective ways
Collaborate with members of the Legal team to creatively upgrade the quality efficiency and service levels of legal services and operations
Develop and deliver training programs designed to enhance business results and manage risk

Required Experience:

Junior IC