Overview
Legal & Compliance Counsel Jobs in Tokyo, Japan at Decathlon
Title: Legal & Compliance Counsel
Company: Decathlon
Location: Tokyo, Japan
About the role
To help Decathlon thrive in an increasingly complex, competitive, and regulated world, we are looking for a Legal & Compliance Counsel to lead our Legal & Compliance function with vision, expertise, and purpose.
This pivotal role ensures our business operates in full compliance with evolving laws while proactively turning challenges into strategic opportunities. As a trusted advisor to the executive team, you will manage a broad scope—including Corporate Secretarial, Wholesale, and Commercial law—safeguarding the company’s integrity and enabling sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities
- Commercial & Wholesale Law: Provide expert guidance and review commercial contracts, with a specific focus on supporting our wholesale business operations and supplier partnerships.
- Corporate Governance & Secretarial: Oversee the company’s legal affairs, manage corporate secretarial duties, and ensure robust governance practices are maintained.
- Ethics & Compliance: Drive a strong culture of integrity. Implement and manage the Code of Conduct and ensure adherence to all internal policies and external regulations.
- Data Privacy & Digital: Partner with the IT team to ensure compliance with Data Privacy laws, particularly regarding digital environments and customer data.
- Legal Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks across all operations, including sustainability compliance and legal audits.
- Competition Law: Ensure compliance with advertising regulations and fair trade practices in marketing and commercial communications.
- Negotiation: Lead complex contract negotiations with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies (coordinating with external firms as needed).
Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Language: Native-level Japanese and English Fluency (both written and spoken).
- Experience: At least 3–5 years of professional experience in an in-house legal department or a law firm.
- Proven experience within the Wholesale business sector.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong background in Corporate and Corporate Secretarial law.
- Deep understanding of Compliance frameworks (Code of Conduct, Privacy Law).
- Expertise in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
- Excellent computing skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
Bonus / Better-to-Have:
- Experience in Digital and E-commerce law.
- Familiarity with Employment Law.
- Previous experience working within a foreign-affiliated company.
Profile & Culture
- Sports Enthusiast: You love sports! We do sports as much as possible, whenever possible, and wherever possible.
- Problem Solver: You are naturally curious and possess strong analytical skills to solve complex issues.
- Dynamic: You are enthusiastic and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Detail-Oriented: You are highly organized, with a relentless focus on accuracy and detail.
