Principal, Legal Counsel

The role

This person will perform legal and compliance duties related to business operations in Japan including eCommerce, products, operations, HR, and compliance. They will advise on, draft, and negotiate contracts with various stakeholders and support the launch of new businesses and products.

What you will do

• Perform legal and compliance duties related to business operations in Japan including eCommerce, products, operations, HR, and compliance
• Advise on, draft, and negotiate contracts with various stakeholders
• Support the launch of new businesses and new products
• Collaborate closely with internal departments such as Business, Product, Operations, Compliance, Global Procurement, and Finance to drive projects and company-wide initiatives
• Coordinate with and instruct external law firms as necessary

Required qualifications

• Registered lawyer qualification in Japan
• 8 or more years of legal experience after obtaining qualification
• Native level Japanese language skills
• Ability to consistently deliver creative, strategic, and business-oriented results while balancing growth and risk in a fast-paced global environment
• Willingness to actively learn and take on challenges in new areas
• Ability to adapt flexibly to rapid and diverse changes in the business environment

Nice to have

• Inexperience in operating companies is welcome
• English language skills at business level or higher

Before you apply

• The recruitment may end before the posting date if the position is filled
• Coupang reserves the right to rescind an offer if false information is submitted during the application process

About the company

CP One Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Coupang, Inc., a Fortune 150 technology company listed on the NYSE. The company operates the food delivery service brand Rocket Now in Japan.