Legal Counsel (Commercial SaaS)

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo, Japan is preferred; remote work may be available, preferably for candidates based in Japan. Qualified candidates based in Australia will also be considered. Frequent on-location negotiations across Japan and Australia may be required.

Company

hirify.global provides a cloud platform combining digital, core, analytics, and AI capabilities for property and casualty insurers.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate complex IT and SaaS agreements, licensing and professional services agreements, and partner and subcontracting arrangements.
• Support RFPs, tenders, and procurement activities for regulated and government customers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on SaaS commercial contracts in the insurance and financial services sectors.
• Maintain knowledge of data privacy requirements in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, including APPI and applicable privacy acts.
• Support cross-border transactions by bridging legal requirements across APAC and North American jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney required, such as a Japan-admitted bengoshi or lawyer/solicitor admitted in an Australian jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Native-level or equivalent Japanese and fluent English required. Business-level Japanese is acceptable for Australian candidates.
• Background in SaaS and data privacy required.
• Ability to simplify complex legal risks and provide actionable commercial advice.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving regulatory landscapes.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of financial industry requirements, including APRA Prudential Standards CPS 230 and CPS 234 and Japan FSA guidelines.
• Proficiency in other Asian languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with an APAC legal team supporting business across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and other APAC regions.
• Commercial, collaborative environment focused on balancing legal rigor with business agility.
• Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity and disability accommodations throughout the hiring process.
• Employment offers are contingent on applicable criminal history and other background checks.