About the role
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Corporate Attorney - Japan who is detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative team player to join our international Legal team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment and brings deep expertise in corporate law, negotiations, and a broad range of commercial agreements. You will mainly serve as in-house counsel for Xsolla's Japan operations, advising on everything from licensing deals and vendor contracts to local HR matters and corporate governance issues.
Strong analytical skills, exceptional verbal communication, and drafting abilities in both Japanese and English are essential. Prior experience in the gaming industry is a significant plus. If you are passionate about enabling business growth while managing legal risk in one of the world's most sophisticated legal markets, we would love to hear from you.
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla as the merchant of record to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including licensing arrangements, vendor contracts, distribution agreements, and partnership deals
- Advise on Japanese employment and HR matters, including hiring, termination, and compliance with local labor regulations
- Provide corporate governance counsel on entity management, shareholder agreements, and board-level matters specific to Japan
- Manage relationships with and coordinate work of external Japanese counsel across multiple practice areas
- Monitor and advise on regulatory developments in Japan affecting Xsolla's business operations
- Support cross-border transactions and coordinate with global legal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters
- Identify and mitigate legal risks across all Japan business operations
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a corporate attorney, either at a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal department of a company
- Licensed to practice law in Japan (bengoshi qualification or equivalent required)
- Deep expertise in negotiations and drafting across a wide variety of complex agreements and corporate matters, both for Japanese market and worldwide
- Broad experience handling corporate in-house issues, including licensing deals, vendor contracts, and HR/employment matters
- Full professional fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken (required)
- Prior experience in the gaming, entertainment, or technology industry preferred
- Salary: $105,000 plus eligible for bonus
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a globally distributed organization
- Knowledge and experience with EU Regulation, FinTech, and Privacy Knowledge is preferred.
The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization's goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially.Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com
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