Corporate Attorney - Japan
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company providing tools and services to launch, monetize, and scale games. Its offerings include payments, web shops, publishing, distribution, LiveOps, anti-fraud, subscriptions, SDKs, and creator solutions for developers, publishers, payment providers, creators, and other gaming businesses.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Xsolla (USA), Inc.
Xsolla operates as a global merchant of record and video game commerce platform serving developers, publishers, resellers, payment providers, creators, and retailers. It provides payment processing across more than 200 countries and regions, 1,000+ payment methods, and 130+ currencies, alongside tax management, compliance, fraud prevention, refunds, dispute management, and end-user support. Its product portfolio includes Web Shop, Publishing Suite, Payments, Xsolla Pay, Mobile Buy Button, SDKs, Subscriptions, game distribution, Partner Network, Offerwall, LiveOps, Anti-Fraud, Login, Site Builder, cloud gaming, and related gaming commerce tools.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Serve as in-house counsel for Xsolla's Japan operations, advising on licensing deals, vendor contracts, local HR matters, corporate governance, regulatory developments, cross-border transactions, and legal risk. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and drafting abilities in Japanese and English.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience as a corporate attorney in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Licensed to practice law in Japan with bengoshi qualification or equivalent.
- Deep expertise in negotiating and drafting complex agreements and corporate matters.
- Broad experience with licensing, vendor contracts, and HR or employment matters.
- Full professional fluency in Japanese and English, written and spoken.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a globally distributed organization.
- Gaming, entertainment, or technology industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including licensing, vendor, distribution, and partnership deals.
- Advise on Japanese employment and HR matters, including hiring, termination, and labor compliance.
- Provide corporate governance counsel on entity management, shareholder agreements, and board-level matters in Japan.
- Manage relationships with external Japanese counsel across multiple practice areas.
- Monitor and advise on regulatory developments affecting Xsolla's Japan operations.
- Support cross-border transactions and coordinate with global legal teams.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks across Japan business operations.
Benefits
- Salary of $105,000 plus eligibility for a bonus.
