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Associate Attorney
Responsibilities
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Prepare, review, comment on and
negotiate contracts and other commercial transactional documents with Akamai’s
customers, suppliers and partners in Japan.
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Advising on legal and regulatory risk
associated with sales, networks, data privacy, and service offering and
distribution.
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Assure conformity and consistency in
application of Akamai legal and business policies and practices.
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Participate in efforts to enhance the
legal department’s overall performance.
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Handle other tasks that arise from time
to time and require the attention of an Akamai attorney.
Basic Qualifications
Japanese -Native (Speaking, Writing and Reading)
English - Business level
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Fully
qualified lawyer.
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Strong
verbal and written contract negotiation skills in both Japanese and English.
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Experience
in technology sectors.
Desired Qualifications
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Two
or more years of legal support or similar experience in private practice or
in-house.
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Excellent
analytical, negotiation and contract drafting skills in a variety of
technology/licensing agreements including software, managed services and
multi-tier channel reseller models.
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Strong
working knowledge of Japanese commercial contract law, competition law,
software licensing, privacy and data protection and intellectual property
rights.
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Astute
commercial awareness, robust time and project management skills, excellent
communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage
multiple projects simultaneously.
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Solid
experience in the telecommunications, Internet or IT field, ideally with a mix
of law firm training and/or in-house experience.
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Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including a clear and concise drafting
style.
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Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Ability
to work independently, to multi-task and provide follow-through on projects.
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Flexibility
to work with colleagues and internal clients located throughout Japan.
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Upbeat
temperament, dynamic personality and highly team-oriented approach to work.
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Enjoy
working for a very fast paced team.
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Good
sense of humor.