Legal Officer - MIHA Business Department,… at Rakuten · Tokyo

Legal Officer - MIHA Business Department, Marketing Partner Business(A&M) Location: Tokyo, Japan Job Description: Business Overview The MIHA Business Department, which conducts influencer marketing, is a specialized organization within the Rakuten Group that promotes next-generation marketing combining "influencer x online/offline marketing measures." In this rapidly changing digital age, we leverage Rakuten's approximately 100 million member data and e-commerce/media resources to develop integrated marketing that optimally connects clients and consumers. Our strength lies in supporting a wide range of industries including fashion, cosmetics, entertainment, food, and regional revitalization, and in being able to implement everything from SNS measures to events and mass advertising in a seamless manner. Department Overview MIHA Administration Department The MIHA Administration Department is responsible for corporate back-office functions such as accounting and legal affairs, building a framework to ensure the business develops safely and with speed. We frequently collaborate with sales departments and management, creating an environment where you can truly feel a sense of unity in driving the business forward. Position: Why We Hire Amidst the backdrop of business expansion and overseas development, legal cases tend to increase in number and complexity. Consequently, there is a growing demand for flexible and rational legal support based on knowledge of contract law and business-related statutes. Given that strengthening the legal department's resources has become a critical management issue for balancing the reduction of legal risks with business development, we are looking to recruit a next-generation manager candidate with corporate legal experience and legal staff who can handle contract reviews promptly and accurately. Attract - Growth Potential This business is continuously growing as a startup within Rakuten, allowing you to be involved in the process of expanding the business. - Discretion As a small organization within Rakuten, individuals are given appropriate discretion, enabling them to participate in decision-making with speed. It's an environment where your ideas and proposals directly contribute to business growth. - Career Advancement Beyond the legal domain, you can acquire specialized legal knowledge unique to the advertising field, including influencer marketing, as well as expertise in tools like AI and information security. This environment allows you to aim for career advancement to a department head or management position in the future. Position Details The Sales Planning Department promotes the following operations to support business activities and management: Key Responsibilities - Review of contracts with business partners (consignment/subcontracting, sales/procurement, confidentiality, and others) - Contract negotiation - Creation and revision of contract templates - Review of advertising displays - Response to various other legal consultations - Strengthening information security systems - Strengthening compliance systems - Support for creating manuals and regulations - Coordination with external contractors (e.g., lawyers) - In-house training Specific Project Examples - Initiatives aimed at resolving legal risks associated with the sale of new advertising products - Consideration for the introduction of AI tools for contract review, etc. Main Business Partners National client, Cosmetics manufacturer, Entertainment office, Influencer office and Individual, Various SNS platforms etc. Work Environment Organizational structure Entire Business Division: Approximately 25 people MIHA Management Section: 3 people Age Range: Late 20s to early 40s New Graduate to Mid-Career Hire Ratio: 100% Mid-Career Hires Backgrounds of Mid-Career Hires - Members from diverse backgrounds, including specialized trading companies and the education industry, are actively contributing. Career Path Examples of Mid-Career Hires Who Are Thriving - After joining mid-career, I expanded my expertise while taking on other back-office tasks, and within 3-4 years was promoted to team leader where I excelled. Mandatory Qualifications: - 3+ years of corporate legal experience - Ability to respond promptly with hospitality that supports the business and other team members - Communication skills to accurately grasp the needs of management and stakeholders Desired Qualifications: - Experience working in the advertising industry - Experience reviewing English-language contracts - Corporate legal experience in personal information and other privacy-related areas - Knowledge of AI and information processing technologies Other Information: Additional information on Location Futako Tamagawa Rise Office 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Additional information on Secondment Joined Rakuten Group, Inc. and then transferred toMIHA, Inc. *All work rules and evaluations are the same as those of Rakuten Group, Inc. Additional information on English Qualification English Requirement: Yes *TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. *Details will be provided if you proceed to the selection process. Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link - Benefits:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit/ - Recruitment Information:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information/ * Employment type is detailed - Rakuten Culture:https://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture/ #corporate #informationsecurity #privacygovernance #legal #IP #audit #adandmedia Languages: Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)