Commercial Counsel

1週間前


Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Omnissa

Job Description
We are Omnissa

Omnissa is the first AI-driven digital work platform, built to support flexible, secure, work-from anywhere experiences. We integrate industry-leading solutions—including Unified Endpoint Management, Virtual Apps and Desktops, Digital Employee Experience, and Security & Compliance—into a seamless, autonomous workspace that adapts to how people work. Our platform boosts employee engagement while optimizing IT operations, security, and cost.

Guided by our Core Values—
Act in Alignment, Build Trust, Foster Inclusiveness, Drive Efficiency, and Maximize Customer Value
—we're growing rapidly and committed to delivering meaningful impact. If you're passionate about shaping the future of work, we'd love to hear from you.

What is the opportunity?:
Role
As Commercial Counsel - Japan (Generalist, APJ Legal), you will play a key role in supporting Omnissa's growth across the Asia-Pacific Japan region. You will serve as a versatile in-house counsel providing legal support across three main areas:

Commercial contracting - supporting sales negotiations.

Employment and corporate governance - advising on day-to-day HR and entity matters; and

Cross-functional legal support - collaborating with global and regional teams to implement consistent, pragmatic legal solutions.

This role offers an opportunity to partner closely with business, HR, Finance, and global Legal colleagues, helping Omnissa navigate the evolving technology and regulatory landscape in Japan.

Primary Responsibilities Include

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS licensing agreement.
  • Advising HR and management on employment matters in Japan (e.g., performance management, terminations, policy updates, and labor authority filings).
  • Supporting corporate governance and entity management, including board meetings, local registrations, and filings under Japanese company law.
  • Coordinating with external counsel on complex employment, corporate, or regulatory issues.
  • Assisting with regional initiatives across APJ involving cross-border legal questions, compliance reviews, or process improvements.
  • Partnering with global legal teams to ensure consistency in legal documentation and risk management approaches.

What will you bring to Omnissa?

  • Qualification to practice law in Japan.
  • 5–8 years of post-qualification legal experience (including at least 2–3 years in-house or secondment experience).
  • Solid understanding of Japanese contract, employment, and corporate laws.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in Japanese and English.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with non-lawyers, and deliver practical business solutions.
  • Familiarity with the technology or software industry preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal issues.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to operate autonomously while engaging globally distributed colleagues.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable balancing short-term priorities with long-term objectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience advising multinational companies or working within a global legal team.
  • Exposure to SaaS, technology, IT, or intellectual-property matters.
  • Prior experience supporting cross-border technology or SaaS deals in APJ.

Location:
Japan

Location Type:
Hybrid

Travel Expectations:
5%


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