Senior Legal and Internal Control Specialist

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. Participate in internal audit, risk management, and related meetings led by the parent company .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTokyo • JapanSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal control, risk management, and compliance within a multinational environment, with strong project management capabilities and bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English for effective communication and documentation.

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Internal ControlRisk ManagementComplianceProject ManagementBilingual Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationPolicy ReviewAudit AnalysisLegal AdministrationRecord Retention Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CoordinationBusiness Communication

Tools & Technologies

DocuSignDocument Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Multinational EnvironmentU.S. OperationsJapanese Parent CompanyLegal ComplianceFiscal-Year Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in internal audit, risk management, and related meetings led by the parent company
Review and analyze policies, audit findings, risk cases, and relevant materials in Japanese and English
Assess applicability of parent-company information to U.S. operations and identify internal control, compliance, and operational risk issues
Establish fiscal-year priorities and manage cross-functional projects, action items, and follow-up activities through completion
Prepare Japanese- and English-language reports and presentation materials for the Japanese parent company and U.S. management
Coordinate responses to information requests and follow-up activities
Manage contract signature workflows, execution status, executed agreements, and related legal documents using systems such as DocuSign
Track contract renewal and expiration dates and follow up with stakeholders
Coordinate legal communications among U.S. stakeholders, the Japanese parent company, and external legal counsel
Maintain and administer record retention policies and requirements under Japan and U.S. laws and regulations
Establish requirements, ownership, and processes for retention, management, and disposal of company records
Review and update record retention policies and processes in response to legal, regulatory, parent-company, or operational changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in internal control, risk management, compliance, legal administration, or a related field
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English, including strong business communication and document preparation skills
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders in both Japan and the U.S. and drive cross-border initiatives
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple functions and drive cross-functional projects through completion
Experience with electronic signature and document management systems such as DocuSign is preferred
Experience working for a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese parent company or in a multinational environment is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits
Accessible and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle