Association Governance Manager／ガバナンスマネージャー at AI Robot Association

Ota, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Review, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Governance Frameworks, Internal Controls, Stakeholder Coordination, Legal Compliance, AI Knowledge, Data Management, Team Management, SaaS Tools, Documentation, Contract Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Project Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Position Overview Design, review, and make final decisions on contract terms (including outsourcing, service, and subcontracting agreements) Identify and assess contractual risks specific to IT, AI, data, and R&D projects Draft contract proposals and revision language based on legal opinions from external counsel Lead and coordinate negotiations and alignment with internal and external stakeholders (core team members are mainly in their 30s) Design and operate the overall contract lifecycle and governance processes Manage team members’ workloads and provide direction and guidance 【主な業務内容】契約の条件設計・レビューと最終判断（外注契約・業務委託契約・再委託契約など） IT・AI・データ・研究開発案件を前提とした契約リスク整理弁護士見解を踏まえた契約案・修正文案の策定社内外ステークホルダーを巻き込む交渉・調整の統括（チームは30代中心）契約ライフサイクルとガバナンスプロセス全体の設計・運用メンバーの業務管理・指示【What Makes the “Accounting Manager” Role at AIRoA Unique】 This role is positioned as the “owner of judgment and deal closure,” responsible for determining how to reach agreement based on legal opinions from external counsel. Rather than simply pointing out risks and stopping there, you will be expected to act as a true “deal-maker” — designing alternative terms and negotiation strategies, aligning stakeholders, and driving the process through to final agreement. As a Governance Manager at AIRoA, you will help bring cutting-edge AI × robotics business and research domains—where precedents are still limited—into practical reality by leveraging your expertise in contract and legal matters, as well as your experience coordinating among numerous stakeholders. 【AIRoAの「ガバナンスマネージャー」の醍醐味】「弁護士の見解を材料に、どう合意にまで持っていくか」を設計する“判断と成立の責任者”たるポジションです。リスク指摘で止めるのではなく、代替条件や交渉方針を描き、関係者を束ねて合意形成まで導く言わば"ディールメーカー"としての役割を遂行していただきます。AIRoAのガバナンスマネージャーでは、まだまだ参照前例の少ないAI×ロボットという最前線の事業・研究領域を、契約法務の知見、そして数多のステークホルダーを取り結んできたご経験でビジネスの場に実装するやりがいを感じていただけるはずです。【The Appeal of Taking On This Challenge at AIRoA, Just as We Are Getting Started】 AIRoA is a general incorporated association established in December 2024 with the mission of bringing AI × robotics foundation models and a robot data ecosystem to the world, and it began full-scale operations in FY2025. It is a rare type of organization that combines participation from some of Japan’s leading large enterprises and AI startups with the public character of a “neutral platform.” In this launch phase, you will have the opportunity to design the very “templates” and frameworks for governance and contract operations yourself, and to take on the challenge of influencing rule-making both in Japan and internationally. 【スタートを切ったばかりのAIRoAで挑戦する魅力】 AIRoAは、AI×ロボット基盤モデルとロボットデータエコシステムを世界に発信することを目的に2024年12月に設立された一般社団法人で、2025年度から本格稼働しています。国内有数の大手企業やAIスタートアップ企業などが参加する一方、“中立的なプラットフォーム”としての公共性も併せ持つ稀有な組織です。この立ち上げ期に、ガバナンスと契約実務の「型」を自ら設計し、国内外のルールメイキングに影響を与える、そんな挑戦の舞台があります。【About AIRoA】 AIRoA was established in December 2024 with two core objectives: “to revolutionize the technology of robot development through the fusion of robots and AI” and “to promote the use of robots in society.” While AI is rapidly advancing worldwide, the shortage of data in robot development has become a critical issue. To address this challenge, we are running a national flagship project funded by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), with an investment of over JPY 20 billion. 【AIRoAの概要】「ロボットとAIの融合によってロボット開発の技術を革新すること」「社会におけるロボットの活用を推進すること」AIRoAは2024年12月に設立された組織であり、この2つの目的を掲げています。今、世界中でAIが急速に発展する一方、ロボット開発ではデータ不足が深刻です。私たちはNEDO（国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構）から200億円を超える出資による国家プロジェクトを進行しています。 ●Recruitment Background AIRoA aims to drive innovation in robotics development by integrating robots and AI, and to advance the entire industry by openly releasing robot data and foundation models in Japan and globally. In the process, the number of large-scale contracts—such as joint research agreements, data provision, and outsourcing/procurement arrangements involving many stakeholders—is rapidly increasing. Looking ahead to further business expansion and international collaboration, we need new talent who can lead robust yet forward-looking governance. At AIRoA, we are seeking someone with deep expertise and hands-on experience in using contracts to move business and research initiatives forward. ●募集背景 AIRoAは、ロボットとAIの融合によりロボット開発の技術を革新し、オープンなロボットデータと基盤モデルを国内外へ公開することで、産業全体の発展を目指しています。その過程で、共同研究・データ提供・委託／発注など、金額規模もステークホルダー数も大きい契約が急速に増加しています。今後の事業拡大と国際連携を見据えると、堅牢かつ前向きなガバナンスを担う新しい力を必要としています。AIRoAが求めているのは、契約によって事業と研究を前に進めてきた経験、知識が豊富な方です。 ●Future Mission You will take the lead in identifying and organizing key risks for each major contract type, developing standard documentation (templates and guidelines), and designing the end-to-end process from review through to execution. Over the medium to long term, your mission will be to build a governance framework linked to board and committee operations, establish lifecycle management covering contracts, purchase orders, acceptance/inspection, and change management, and put in place operational rules robust enough to withstand audits and external accountability. As AIRoA’s overall governance lead, we expect you to oversee large-scale domestic and international deals as well as the organization’s broader risk management framework. ●将来的なミッション主要な契約類型ごとのリスク整理と標準ドキュメント（ひな形・ガイドライン）の整備、レビュー〜締結までのプロセス設計をリードいただきます。中長期的には、理事会・委員会運営と連動したガバナンスフレームの構築、契約・発注・検収・変更管理まで含むライフサイクル管理、監査や説明責任に耐えうる運用ルールの確立がミッションです。AIRoA全体のガバナンス責任者として、国内外の大型ディールとリスクマネジメントを統括していただくことを期待しています。 Required Qualifications: ＜Contract Practice Skills＞ 5+ years of experience reviewing and making decisions on contracts such as outsourcing, service, consulting, and subcontracting agreements Ability to understand clauses on scope of work, fees, intellectual property, confidential information, and conflicts of interest, and to draft revision language at the clause level ＜Governance / Internal Control Experience＞ Practical experience as a business-side owner in building internal controls and governance frameworks, and responding to audits Experience interpreting and tailoring output from external consultants for in-house use and driving it through to actual implementation ＜Basic Understanding of IT / IP＞ Understanding of fundamental concepts in software, AI, and data development contracts Knowledge of copyrights, patents, know-how, etc., sufficient to hold discussions with legal and other experts ＜Organizational Fit & Tool Usage＞ Experience managing or working closely with teams mainly composed of members in their 30s Comfortable using SaaS tools on a daily basis and driving alignment and documentation via chat-based communication (e.g., Slack, Google Drive, Notion) 【必須要件】＜契約実務スキル＞業務委託・外注・コンサル・再委託等の契約レビュー・判断経験（目安5年以上）業務範囲・対価・知財・秘密情報・利益相反を条文レベルで理解し、修正文案まで作成できる方＜ガバナンス／内部統制に関する伴走経験＞内部統制・ガバナンス構築や監査対応に、実務側責任者として関わった経験外部コンサルのアウトプットを自社向けに咀嚼・修正し、運用までつなげた経験＜IT・知財に関する基礎的理解＞ソフトウェア・AI・データ開発契約の基本的な考え方への理解著作権・特許・ノウハウ等について、専門家と議論が通じるレベルの知識＜組織適応力・ツール利用＞ 30代中心チームでのマネジメントまたは近い立場での協働経験 SaaSツールを日常的に活用し、チャットベースで合意形成・記録ができる方（Slack・Google Drive・Notionなど） Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience in contract management and governance at an IT company or R&D-driven organization Experience in AI, data, cloud, or SaaS-related business, or in collaborating with IP / legal departments Experience developing internal policies, contract templates, and guidelines, as well as handling internal controls, audits, and J-SOX compliance Experience coordinating complex contract deals involving many stakeholders in environments such as trading companies, system integrators (SIers), or PMO roles 【歓迎要件】 IT企業・研究開発型企業での契約管理・ガバナンス実務経験 AI・データ・クラウド・SaaS関連業務、または知財・法務部門との協働経験規程・契約ひな形・ガイドライン整備、内部統制・監査・J-SOX等の対応経験商社・SIer・PMO等で、多数の関係者が関わる複雑な契約案件を取りまとめた経験 Language Skills Japanese (native level) English (business level or above) 【その他（言語・資格等）】日本語（ネイティブレベル）英語（ビジネスレベル以上） ●Work location Tokyo Ryutsu Center A Bldg. AW4-5, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006, Japan ●勤務地東京都大田区平和島6-1-1 東京流通センターA棟AW4-5 ●Other While remote work is possible, this role is primarily expected to be office-based. Most of our engineers and researchers also work on-site, conducting research and development directly in front of the robots. ●その他リモートワーク可ではありますが、原則として出社での勤務を想定しています。エンジニアや研究者も多くは出社し、ロボットを前に研究開発に取り組んでいます。 ●Our Office We currently operate out of a spacious office and research facility of over 1,000 m² located in the Ryutsu Center area. In this space, our business teams and engineering teams work in close collaboration, advancing both day-to-day operations and R&D with AI robots always close at hand. The facility is frequently visited not only by members of the AI Robot Association, but also by engineers and researchers from partner companies and representatives from member companies. As a result, it serves as a hub where diverse experts at the forefront of AI and robotics gather and interact. ●オフィス紹介私たちは現在、流通センター内に300坪を超える広大なオフィス兼研究施設を構えています。この空間では、AIロボットをすぐそばに感じながら、ビジネスチームとエンジニアチームが密接に連携し、日々の業務と研究開発を進めています。施設には、AIロボット協会のメンバーだけでなく、協力企業の技術者や研究者、会員企業の方々も頻繁に訪れます。そのため、AIやロボティクスの最前線で活躍する多様な専門家が集う場となっています。 ●Your Colleagues Today, highly skilled engineers and researchers from around the world are part of our organization. Some members have even relocated from overseas to Japan to join our projects on site. We aim to build a globally open R&D organization where diverse talent, regardless of nationality or background, come together, inspire one another, and shape the future. ●働く仲間現在、私たちのもとには世界中から優秀なエンジニアや研究者が参画しています。中には、海外在住の方が来日し、チームの一員としてプロジェクトに参加しているケースもあります。国籍やバックグラウンドを超えて、多様な才能が集まり、互いに刺激し合いながら未来を形づくり、世界に開かれた研究開発組織を作りたいと考えております。 ●HR and Talent Development Programs人事・人材開発制度 [Training Programs] On-the-Job Training (OJT) Training through participation in external conferences, including overseas events Compliance training Security training [研修制度] OJT 海外含む社外カンファレンス研修コンプライアンス研修セキュリティ研修 [Internal Programs] Performance reviews twice a year (every half year) In-house study sessions In-house library Support for external training programs [社内制度] 年2回の評価制度（半期ごと）社内勉強会社内図書館外部研修支援 [Benefits] Support for book purchases Subsidies for lunch and light snacks Free drinks Commuting allowance (up to JPY 50,000 per month) Monthly company-wide events (AIRoA Circle, social gatherings) Family Day AIRoA-branded shirts and other items provided [福利厚生] 書籍購入支援ランチ代・軽食代補助フリードリンク通勤交通費支給（上限5万円/月）月次の全社イベント開催（AIRoA Circle, 交流会） Family Day AIRoAシャツなどの提供

Responsibilities

The Association Governance Manager will design and operate the overall contract lifecycle and governance processes while managing team members' workloads. This role involves leading negotiations and aligning stakeholders to reach agreements based on legal opinions.