Overview
Associate Counsel Jobs in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan at Uber
Title: Associate Counsel
Company: Uber
Location: Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
About The Role
We have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic lawyer to join our Japan legal team that sits within our broader APAC Legal Team. Our APAC business is extremely diverse and is a key strategic region for Uber.
This position handles regulatory, commercial and litigation work for our Mobility and Delivery business in Japan. It will be based in Tokyo and will report to Senior Counsel, Japan.
Your Impact in Role
Manage a wide variety of legal work for the Japan markets, including regulatory matters, contracts, commercial advisory work, litigation and disputes and company secretarial work.
Draft and negotiate key strategic contracts to support the growth of the Mobility and Delivery business.
Provide product counselling for our fast-moving product team that manages legal risk but allows for sustainable and continued growth.
Advise on and manage disputes and legal proceedings across the Mobility and Delivery business in various practice areas.
Prepare legal educational material for training programmes in-house to both legal and non-legal personnel.
What You Will Need
Proven track record of advising on a range of legal, commercial, regulatory and litigious issues; competition law experience would be a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (with a high level of emotional intelligence).
Native level in Japanese, Business level in English.
Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational environments with strong stakeholder management skills and self-starter qualities.
Superior analytical and legal skills, mature judgment, innovative thinking and a desire to take the initiative and think two steps ahead.
Highly motivated, creative and laser-focused on the details.
The ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and to re-prioritize quickly to address shifting business needs; able to thrive in high impact/high profile situations.
