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GitLab

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

GitLab

. Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, with a strong focus on legal risk assessment and business-oriented guidance. Proficient in developing contract templates and training teams on best practices in a cross-border context.

Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. Or Equivalent Legal CredentialCommercial And Technology TransactionsNegotiation Of Complex AgreementsCross-Border Transaction ManagementContract Template Development

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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentCross-Border TransactionsContract DraftingRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingClear CommunicationTraining And Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Bar Membership
Industry Keywords
APJ MarketsSaaS AgreementsData PrivacyPartnership AgreementsConsulting Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts.
  • Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business needs.
  • Partner with regional Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to move deals forward with clear legal guidance.
  • Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets, including Japan.
  • Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed.
  • Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, including escalation paths and alternative terms.
  • Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation to improve consistency in contracting.
  • Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices, legal developments, and day-to-day decision-making across the region.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified to practice law through a J.D. or equivalent legal credential, with active bar membership or a license in a relevant jurisdiction.
  • Experienced in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets within a law firm, in-house legal team, or both.
  • Skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions, with familiarity with Japan contracting practices.
  • Comfortable handling cross-border transactions that involve different legal systems and coordination with outside counsel.
  • Able to identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide business-focused guidance in varied regulatory environments.
  • Experienced in improving or creating contract templates, playbooks, and processes that support consistent execution across teams and markets.
  • Effective at building trusted relationships with Sales and cross-functional partners in a remote, globally distributed environment.
  • Open to bringing transferable experience and language skills relevant to APJ markets; working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese is helpful but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental Leave