Join a globally recognized fintech firm as a Legal Counsel and lead regulatory and legal affairs across Japan. This executive-level position plays a pivotal role in managing compliance, advising business leaders on regulatory strategy, and maintaining strong relationships with key regulatory stakeholders. You will drive legal governance in a fast-paced, innovative environment shaping the future of payments and financial services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of regulatory professionals, fostering collaboration and performance
- Manage regulatory engagements and build trusted relationships with regulators and auditors
- Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate regulatory risks through practical and proactive solutions
- Create and maintain company-wide policies and procedures related to compliance
- Represent the regulatory function in cross-functional initiatives supporting global growth
- Monitor and interpret changes in Japanese payments and fintech regulations to ensure compliance
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in regulatory or legal roles within payments, fintech, or financial services in Japan
- Proven leadership capabilities managing high-level legal and regulatory matters
- Track record of delivering strategic legal guidance aligned with commercial goals
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Soft Skills:
- Proactive, independent decision-maker with the ability to thrive in high-growth environments
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with regulators and internal teams
About the Company
Our client is a global financial technology platform offering cutting-edge solutions in payments, data infrastructure, and financial services. The company empowers some of the world's most recognized brands by enabling secure, scalable, and compliant growth. With an emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and ethics, it offers a unique opportunity to shape fintech regulation on a global scale.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Strategic leadership position in a growing global fintech company
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment with real impact on product and policy
- Engagement with high-level stakeholders and global regulatory networks
- Collaborative and inclusive culture with diverse perspectives
- Opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and meaningful work
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