Legal Staff - Operation Management Department, Operations Supervisory Department (C&M)

Job Description

This role supports Rakuten’s Operations Management Department and Operations Supervisory Department, likely handling legal administration, compliance monitoring, contract and policy management, internal controls, and coordination with business and operational teams. Candidates should have experience in legal, compliance, risk management, or corporate operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to interpret regulations and prepare clear documentation. Japanese communication skills are likely essential, with English useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately, manage multiple stakeholders, identify operational risks, and provide practical support for sound and compliant business processes.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem spanning e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, online travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its services include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Mobile, and numerous consumer and business platforms. The company’s strategy is built around connecting these services through a shared membership and loyalty ecosystem. Rakuten employs a diverse, internationally oriented workforce and conducts business in Japan and overseas. Working there can offer exposure to large-scale digital operations, regulated financial services, technology businesses, and cross-functional corporate projects. Roles typically value initiative, collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-changing, globally connected environment.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, engineering, healthcare, tourism, education, and corporate services, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Honshu contains the largest employment centers, while Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa offer different lifestyles and growing regional industries. Japanese workplaces generally value punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, and careful communication, although international companies may use more English and flexible practices. Tokyo provides extensive career options but has high housing and commuting costs. Public transportation is excellent, healthcare is reliable, and daily life is safe and convenient. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with eligibility depending on qualifications and job duties; highly skilled applicants may qualify for faster permanent residency routes. Before relocating, arrange housing, registration, health insurance, banking, and tax procedures. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday life.