Are you a commercially savvy legal professional who thrives in fast-moving, international environments
We are partnering with a leading global technology and telecommunications organization seeking an experienced legal expert to support its international business operations. This is a fully remote contract opportunity offering exposure to cross-border commercial work and strategic projects.
If you enjoy being a trusted advisor to business leaders while balancing governance, risk, and commercial growth, this could be your next move.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the main legal liaison for the International Business function, delivering practical and solution-oriented guidance on commercial and operational matters.
- Provide strategic input on complex transactions while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations (data protection, competition law, IP, trade compliance, etc.).
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align commercial initiatives with corporate governance and risk controls.
- Design and implement contract risk evaluation processes and escalation pathways.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
- Customer and service contracts
- Collaboration and partnership arrangements
- Technology and software licensing agreements
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle: drafting, review, approval, execution, amendments, renewals, and termination.
- Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, fallback positions, and internal playbooks.
- Monitor contract obligations, milestones, and notice requirements.
- Conduct regulatory research relevant to the telecommunications sector.
- Assist with dispute management and coordinate with external counsel where necessary.
- Ensure commercial terms (pricing, SLAs, indemnities, liability caps, penalties, termination clauses) are balanced and commercially sound.
- Work closely with Finance to align contractual commitments with financial governance and revenue recognition standards.
- Serve as a key point of contact for legal and commercial topics across Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and HR.
- Support leadership in embedding legal considerations into strategic initiatives and product development discussions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house corporate exposure within the telecommunications sector
- Strong background in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Sound knowledge of telecom regulatory frameworks in Japan and internationally
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation capabilities
- High standards of integrity and professional ethics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Background:
- Extensive experience in commercial law or contract governance within a corporate legal function or established law firm serving telecom clients
Interested candidates may send their CV to: [Confidential Information]
Referrals are very welcome.
