Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

You will negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, manage strategic cross-border transactions, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice. You will develop regional contracting templates and playbooks, coordinate with outside counsel, assess legal risk, and train contract managers and Sales colleagues on regional contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets
• Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to advance deals
• Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets
• Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel
• Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, escalation paths, and alternative terms
• Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation
• Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices and legal developments

Requirements

• Hold a J.D. or equivalent legal credential and active bar membership or license in a relevant jurisdiction
• Have experience in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets
• Be skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions
• Have familiarity with Japan contracting practices
• Be comfortable handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with outside counsel
• Identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs, and provide business-focused guidance
• Have experience creating or improving contract templates, playbooks, and processes
• Have working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese, if applicable

Benefits

• Health, financial, and well-being benefits
• Flexible paid time off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity compensation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Parental leave