Office of the General Counsel · UI-26-4156

Intellectual Property Counsel

Tokyo, JapanHybridFull-timeSenior professional

Base pay: ¥11,000,000–¥15,000,000 JPY annually

The opportunity

Support intellectual property strategy for research, industrial products and technology collaborations.

Legal advises the enterprise on commercial arrangements, employment matters and governance. The team is expected to provide advice that colleagues can put into practice.

What you will do

  • Review development and licensing agreements
  • Coordinate patent and trademark matters
  • Advise teams on ownership and permitted use

What you will bring

  • Relevant legal qualification and IP experience
  • Experience with technical or industrial businesses
  • Strong negotiation and research skills

Your first six months

Create a clear ownership review for priority development partnerships.

Working arrangements

This role combines work at the listed location with time working remotely. Team attendance is agreed with the hiring manager and depends on the assignment. Hybrid does not mean location-independent.

A file received from a supplier is not automatically approved for company-wide reuse.

Compensation and development

The base-pay range for this role is ¥11,000,000–¥15,000,000 JPY annually. Positioning within the range reflects relevant experience, skills and the requirements of the assignment. Benefits and any additional compensation are discussed for the location and role.

You will agree priorities with your manager and review progress through regular conversations. Development may include technical learning, project assignments and opportunities across the enterprise.

Take the next step

Register your interest with a short introduction. You do not need to upload a résumé at this stage. Read how we hire and the candidate privacy notice before sending your details.

We welcome relevant experience gained through different education and career pathways. If you need an adjustment to access the process, contact peopleorg@usualindustries.com and include the requisition number.

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