JapaneseSpeaking General Counsel
Salary: Up to £150,000
Location: Hybrid, Oxford
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
JapaneseSpeaking Head of Legal & Compliance – What You’ll Be Doing
* Qualified lawyer in UK, Japan, or EU law
* Post‑qualification experience in corporate, regulatory, or technology law
* Knowledge of corporate governance, data privacy regulations, and AI/digital compliance
* Experience managing cross‑border legal matters
* Provide legal guidance to senior management on business operations
* Ensure company practices comply with relevant laws across multiple regions
* Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and partnership agreements
* Oversee risk management related to AI, data use, and digital technology
* Establish and maintain internal compliance and governance policies
* Coordinate with external legal advisors and global legal teams
JapaneseSpeaking Head of Legal & Compliance – The Skills You’ll Need to Succeed
* Strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities
* Excellent communication skills in English and/or Japanese
* Experience working in international or technology‑focused organisations
* Ability to work effectively with regulators, partners, and internal teams
* Background in AI and digital technology‑related legal matters preferred
* UK work visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
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We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.
People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.
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