Japan Country Legal Lead

Minato, Tokyo-to, JapanSenior12+ years

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Apple is seeking an exceptional senior lawyer to serve as the first line of legal coverage in Japan — a high-impact country counsel role. This position represents Legal as a member of the Apple Japan site leadership, serving as a trusted advisor to the business and legal colleagues around the world. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned lawyer who thrives at the forefront of complex legal and regulatory environments.

Serve as Apple Japan’s senior legal leader and an active member of the Apple Japan site leadership team.
Anticipate and navigate emerging legal, regulatory and market developments, translating complexity into clear, commercially sound guidance for local and global stakeholders.
Collaborate with legal teams worldwide to assess legal risk and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams across multiple lines of business to align legal strategies with business objectives.
Manage and coordinate external counsel to obtain specialist advice, critically evaluating and challenging that advice to achieve strategic objectives.
Champion and uphold Apple’s high ethical standards, corporate governance, and compliance culture in all aspects of the business.

Admitted to practice law in Japan (bengoshi) or another major jurisdiction (e.g., US, UK, Australia, or equivalent).
12+ years of strong legal and regulatory experience advising multinational corporations at a leading law firm and/or in-house.
A confident leader with a proven track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Deeply fluent in Japan's regulatory landscape, with the instinct to identify issues early and the judgment to act decisively.
Exceptionally bilingual — articulate and persuasive in both English and Japanese, with the ability to distil complex legal matters for diverse, non-legal audiences.
A collaborative, intellectually curious self-starter who is energized by complexity and operates with composure in a fast-paced, global environment.
Exemplary ethical standards and strong commitment to corporate governance and compliance.
Fluency in English and Japanese

Regulatory advocacy experience is a strong advantage.

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