Senior Legal and Internal Control Specialist

Location: Tokyo office, hybrid

Company

hirify.global is an automotive technology startup building connected-vehicle products and expanding its vision through its relationship with Honda.

What you will do

• Participate in internal audit and risk management activities led by the Japanese parent company.
• Assess internal control, compliance, and operational risks affecting U.S. operations and establish priorities.
• Manage cross-functional projects, action items, reporting, and follow-up activities through completion.
• Prepare bilingual reports and presentations for Japanese parent company and U.S. management stakeholders.
• Manage contract signature workflows, executed agreements, renewals, expirations, and legal documents using systems such as DocuSign.
• Administer record retention policies and processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and parent company requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in internal control, risk management, compliance, legal administration, or a related field.
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English, including business communication and document preparation.
• Ability to work with stakeholders in Japan and the U.S. and drive cross-border initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating multiple functions.
• Experience in a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese parent company or in a multinational environment is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with electronic signature and document management systems such as DocuSign.

Culture & Benefits

• Startup environment focused on connected vehicles, safety, and technology innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Diverse workforce spanning five continents and more than 20 countries.
• Equal-opportunity and inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.