Mobile Business, Legal officer - Legal Support Section, Strategic Business Compliance Support Department, Group Compliance Supervisory Department

Role summary

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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.

About the employer

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.