SALARY RANGE
Austin 133,000 - 200,000 USD per year
YOUR JOB
The Corporate Counsel - Product is a confident and articulate individual with the ability to independently analyze and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing Indeed’s products for compliance with Japanese laws and regulations and offering legal risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions. You will be responsible for providing advice on Indeed’s products, services, features, platforms and initiatives, drafting terms of service and assisting in compliance matters. You are tech savvy, possess strong project and people management skills, and are accustomed to working with people all over the world. We are seeking a self-starter who thrives in a fun but results-oriented work environment, and is passionate about problem-solving while showing great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze products for compliance with Japanese laws and regulations; work with the Product team and legal analysts on these issues
Review proposed projects, initiatives, features or services for the Indeed product, engineering and other business teams across many subject areas including background check laws, consumer protection laws, data protection laws and other related regulatory regimes
Draft and update product notices, disclosures, and terms of service
Work on ad hoc legal compliance projects, such as new policies, trainings, templates and processes
Monitor and respond to legal/regulatory developments affecting the company
Work in close partnership with various other departments such as HR, Accounting, Finance, Product, Engineering, International Business Operations and others, as well as affiliated companies in Recruit group, to help identify and answer legal needs
Work on group-wide projects in Recruit group
This position will report directly to our Lead Counsel
WHO YOU ARE
Requirements
Lawyer qualified in Japan
Minimum of 2-3 years experience practicing business law (e.g., contracts, corporate law, employment laws, IP laws, competition laws)
Understanding of Japanese employment-related laws, Personal Information Protection Act, and other laws applicable to HR business and internet business (e.g., Provider Liability Limitation Act, Telecommunication Business Act, Specified Electronic Mail Act)
Interest in, and desire to learn, Indeed's businesses and the regulatory regime in the HR Tech sphere in the U.S. and other jurisdictions (e.g., FCRA or other background check laws, the TCPA, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and similar regulatory regimes)
Ability to quickly learn, master, and think creatively about new areas of law and tech
Flexible, well-organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced internet and technology environment
Ability and desire to work independently and with little oversight is a must
Ability to proactively work with a strong sense of ownership and communicate with internal stakeholders
Possess sound judgment, capable of solving problems and making smart and practical decisions with limited information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English
Preferred
WHO WE ARE
Our Legal Team leads projects that support Indeed's global infrastructure growth, working closely with internal partners while mitigating risk and exposure for the company. We are analytical thinkers and relationship builders with detailed knowledge of Indeed’s various teams and needs. We help Indeed grow by ensuring we follow the highest standards of business, law and ethics.
OUR MISSION
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
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SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Indeed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), an open Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
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