Legal Officer - MIHA, Inc. (Secondment)(A&M)

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The Legal Officer will provide legal support to MIHA, Inc. while on secondment from Rakuten, handling contract review, legal research, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and advice to internal business teams. Candidates are expected to have a law degree or equivalent legal qualification, practical experience in commercial or corporate law, and strong Japanese and English communication skills. Experience working with technology, e-commerce, advertising, or digital services companies is beneficial. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, international environment. The successful candidate should be business-minded, collaborative, and capable of 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, mobile communications, digital content, travel, online advertising, and other consumer and business services. Rakuten is known for connecting these services through its membership and loyalty platform, including the Rakuten Point program. The company operates in Japan and maintains businesses and partnerships internationally. Its working environment is generally fast-moving and multicultural, with English used in many global or cross-functional teams. As a large corporate group, Rakuten offers opportunities in legal, technology, product development, marketing, finance, customer operations, and corporate functions. This position supports a group-related company through a legal secondment, combining Rakuten’s corporate resources with the operational needs of MIHA, Inc.