This role supports Rakuten Mobile and other strategic businesses by providing legal advice, reviewing and drafting contracts, handling regulatory and compliance matters, and coordinating with internal business and compliance teams. Candidates are generally expected to have a law degree or qualification, practical experience in corporate, commercial, telecommunications, technology, or regulatory law, and strong contract-review skills. Business-level Japanese is likely essential, with English ability preferred for international communication. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-changing technology environment while explaining legal risks clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, mobile communications, and other online services. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these businesses through the Rakuten Points program. Rakuten Mobile is the group’s telecommunications business, providing mobile network and related digital services in Japan. The company has a strongly entrepreneurial culture and continues to expand through technology, data, partnerships, and international business activities. Employees often work across business units and functions, making adaptability, collaboration, and comfort with change important. Rakuten’s working environment can be fast-paced and globally oriented, with Japanese and English commonly used depending on the team and responsibilities.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, software, finance, consulting, engineering, tourism, healthcare, and education, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Professional roles usually require relevant experience, strong technical or business skills, and Japanese ability, although international companies may hire English-speaking specialists. Japanese culture values punctuality, politeness, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Lifestyle ranges from energetic city living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with excellent public transport, safety, healthcare, and food. Tokyo is convenient but expensive; regional cities generally offer lower housing costs. Eligible foreign professionals typically need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, and must meet education or experience requirements. Applicants should secure a job offer before relocating, arrange housing and residence registration, and budget for deposits, transport, health insurance, and initial living expenses.
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