Join DIRECTV as an attorney handling content distribution agreements. Lead negotiations for broadcasting and digital media rights while collaborating cross - functionally with multiple departments.
About the role
- Senior Corporate Counsel providing clear, commercially minded legal advice for IHG in Japan & Micronesia. Supporting decisions with risk anticipation and practical solutions in a high-growth region.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted legal advisor and a generalist to IHG’s business across areas such as IP, regulatory, privacy, real estate, construction and legal operations.
- Advise on matters across the hotel lifecycle, starting from drafting, negotiating letters of intent, MOUs, hotel management and franchise agreements, variation, supplier, vendor, sales, marketing, sponsorship and other commercial agreements.
- Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk, ensuring compliance with local laws and internal policies.
- Partner closely with regional and global legal colleagues to deliver consistent, high‑quality legal support.
- Manage and direct external legal counsel to ensure effective and timely outcomes for matters outsourced to external law firms and related service providers.
- Fully utilize IHG systems including legal matter management and related systems and be responsible for building legal knowledge in our Tokyo office.
Requirements
- At least 8+ years’ PQE across law firms and in‑house roles in Japan.
- Strong background in drafting, negotiation and excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (both verbal and written) and ability to partner both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Pro-active mindset, with experience working on a global legal team with strong organization, time and project management skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
No Education Requirement
Location requirements
Senior Counsel handling complex, high - impact insurance defense litigation at Tyson & Mendes LLP. Collaborating with a talented legal team in a flexible work environment.
Legal Counsel providing guidance on customs and export controls at Fresenius Medical Care. Collaborating with teams on international trade laws and compliance in healthcare logistics.
Junior Lawyer supporting regulatory compliance at Elo, a payment technology company. Involves analyzing regulations, supporting internal teams and managing communication with regulatory bodies.
Junior Labor Lawyer responsible for procedural follow - up and documentation in a hybrid work environment. Collaborating with clients and participating in legal proceedings and document creation.
Legal Counsel specializing in Privacy and Information Law at GEICO. Providing legal guidance, compliance advice, and supporting cybersecurity initiatives.
Senior Corporate Counsel providing trusted legal support and guidance for IHG’s operations in Japan & Micronesia. Managing legal risks and advising on hotel lifecycle agreements and regulations.
Senior Legal Counsel specializing in business law at LegalPlace. Driving legal strategy and compliance within a tech - driven legal platform.
Corporate Counsel overseeing corporate governance and M&A activities for global technology company. Collaborating with executives and managing international subsidiary governance.
SVP Corporate and Securities Counsel overseeing compliance and governance at RGA, a global reinsurance leader. Provides legal support for transactions and leads governance practices for public company.