Commercial Lawyer

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Job Summary

The role reports to the Head of Legal for Colt Asia and the U.S. dealing with commercial matters arising in the entire Asian region and the U.S. Geographical focus will be predominantly on matters in Japan, but also in other jurisdictions as required, especially in the U.S. and other territories in Asia, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Utilising both Japanese and English language skills at a professional level to provide legal support to the business focusing on commercial transactions or matters, including customer contracts, supplier contracts and litigation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Providing excellent quality legal support in various types of commercial matters, including customer and/or supplier related issues

Providing direct transactional support to internal customers on small to large sales and procurement transactions in the whole area of Asia and the U.S.

Ensuring that legal risk is minimised and Colt assets are protected

Adhering to best practice, both legally and commercially and complying with Colt’s policies

Establishing good working relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues to promote openness and trust

Key Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide-range of commercial agreements, particularly customer contracts for the provision of network and IT services

Deliver high standards through the provision of creative, proactive and technically excellent legal and commercial support on a broad range of matters and disputes to all business units in Asia and the U.S.

Collaborate as a full member of the globally-integrated Colt Commercial Legal team and be a key stakeholder in the business as a “go to” for matters that involve Colt Asia

Develop and implement Colt’s group policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to Colt Asia

Manage relationships with, and the advice of, external counsel

Role Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

Bar admission in Japan, the U.S., or another country

Post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or legal department of a multinational company

Fluent Japanese and English required, including drafting and contract interpretation

Ability to manage competing priorities and a varied workload, including when working on cross-border transactions

Commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Able to provide solutions to the business by considering various commercial, financial, operational, technical and strategic issues in additional to legal issues

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including the ability to deliver difficult messages in a positive way

Results-focused, efficient and pragmatic, yet legally thorough with attention to detail

Ability and willingness to travel when a transaction requires it (not very frequently)

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with demanding clients

Willingness to be flexible to get the work done and ability to plan and manage time effectively

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various nationalities in a global team and cross-cultural environment

Showing curiosity and ambition with the intention to achieve constant improvement

Other Preferences

Robust, dynamic self-starter with imagination, solution orientation and pragmatism

Someone who is good with people

Keen to learn new things, develop skills and grow in a really international context; and a team player.

An ability to work and draft contracts in any other additional language (e.g. Chinese or Korean) would be an advantage

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan

Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.

Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.

Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.

Global Family Leave Policy.

Employee Assistance Program.

Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.

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