COR-251 Legal Specialist 法務担当 at AI Robot Association

Ota, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Drafting, Contract Review, Contract Scheme Design, Legal Check, Internal Regulation Development, Intellectual Property Handling, Data Handling Rules, Corporate Governance Building, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal Confirmation, Communication Skills, Data Licensing, AI Governance, Japanese Law Knowledge

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Position Overview As the Legal Specialist for the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), you will be responsible for a wide range of legal work that supports both organizational operations and large-scale projects. Your key responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing various agreements with member companies and research institutions, designing contract schemes, conducting legal reviews, developing internal regulations and guidelines, establishing rules for handling intellectual property and data, and providing legal confirmation related to contracts and reporting with public institutions such as NEDO.In addition, you will play a key role in building corporate governance appropriate for a general incorporated association, including supporting the operation of the Board of Directors and various committees, as well as handling risk management and compliance matters. 主な業務内容 AIロボット協会（AIRoA）の法務担当として、組織運営と大型プロジェクトを支える法務業務全般をお任せします。具体的には、会員企業・研究機関との各種契約の作成・レビュー、契約スキームの設計、リーガルチェック、規程・ガイドライン整備、知財・データの取り扱いルール策定、NEDO等の公的機関との契約・報告に関する法的確認を行っていただきます。加えて、理事会・各種委員会の運営サポートやリスク・コンプライアンス対応など、一般社団法人としてのコーポレート・ガバナンスを構築していく役割も担っていただきます。【What Makes the “Legal Specialist” Role at AIRoA Unique】 Legal at AIRoA is not just about “checking standardized contracts.” It is a role where you stand on the side of creating the rules for a pioneering initiative: building a robot data ecosystem through the fusion of AI and robotics technologies.While making large-scale datasets openly available, how do we protect and fairly return the intellectual property and data of companies and research institutions? You will work closely with business teams to address these complex issues at the intersection of law, contracts, and technology. 【AIRoAの「法務担当」の醍醐味】 AIRoAの法務は、「決まった契約をチェックする」だけではありません。AIとロボット技術の融合によるロボットデータエコシステム構築という、前例の少ないテーマの“ルールをつくる側”に回るポジションです。大規模データをオープンに公開しつつ、企業や研究機関の知財・データをどう守り、どう還元するか。法・契約・技術が交差する論点に、事業メンバーと議論しながら向き合えます。【The Appeal of Taking On This Challenge at AIRoA, Just as We Are Getting Started】 AIRoA was established in December 2024 and began full-scale operations in FY2025, and is currently in its launch phase. Leading Japanese companies, prominent startups, and research institutions participate as members, joining forces across industry, government, and academia to build a robot data ecosystem.There is still significant room for improvement in our legal “infrastructure,” including contract templates, data-sharing schemes, membership regulations, and compliance policies. Having the opportunity to design these schemes and build the rules yourself is one of the biggest attractions of serving as a Legal Specialist at AIRoA. 【スタートを切ったばかりのAIRoAで挑戦する魅力】 AIRoAは2024年12月設立、2025年度から本格的に活動を開始した、立ち上げフェーズです。日本を代表する企業や有力スタートアップ・研究機関が会員として参画し、産官学連携でロボットデータエコシステム構築に挑んでいます。契約書ひな型やデータ共有スキーム、会員規程、コンプライアンスポリシーなど、法務の「型」はまだまだ改善の余地があります。自分でスキームを設計し、ルールをつくっていけることが、AIRoAの法務担当ならではの魅力です。【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 is simultaneously driving multiple initiatives, including the collection and integration of robot operational data, the development of foundation models for robotics, and joint projects with member companies. As these efforts expand, the requirements for contracts with member companies, research institutions, and subcontractors—as well as for handling data and intellectual property, and for governance and compliance—are rapidly increasing.In anticipation of further project growth and the organization’s move toward more autonomous operation, we have decided to newly hire a Legal Specialist. ●募集背景 AIRoAでは、ロボット稼働データの収集・統合やロボット基盤モデル開発、会員企業との共同プロジェクトなど、複数の取り組みが同時並行で動いています。これに伴い、会員企業・研究機関・再委託先との契約やデータ・知財の取り扱い、ガバナンス・コンプライアンスへの要求水準が一気に高まっています。今後のプロジェクト増加と組織の自走化に向け、法務担当を新たに採用することになりました。 ●Future Mission After joining AIRoA, you will first gain an understanding of our business structure and stakeholders through day-to-day legal work such as drafting and reviewing various contracts and conducting legal checks.Building on that foundation, you will also be involved in more upstream scheme design, including developing an approach to data licensing appropriate for a robot data ecosystem, designing intellectual property and data-sharing policies, and establishing internal rules related to privacy and AI governance. ●将来のミッション入社後は、各種契約のドラフト・レビューやリーガルチェックなどの日常業務を通じて、AIRoAの事業構造とステークホルダーを理解していただきます。そのうえで、ロボットデータエコシステムにふさわしいデータライセンスの考え方や、知財・データ共有ポリシー、プライバシー・AIガバナンスに関する社内ルールの設計など、上流のスキームづくりにも参画いただきます。 Required Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in legal work (in-house legal or law firm, etc.) Experience drafting and reviewing contracts (e.g., NDAs, outsourcing agreements) Fundamental knowledge of Japanese law (e.g., law faculty graduate, law school graduate, or equivalent practical experience) Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage in constructive discussions with internal and external stakeholders 【必須要件】法務経験3年以上（企業法務、法律事務所など）契約書（NDA、業務委託等）のドラフト・レビュー経験日本法に関する基礎知識（法学部卒／ロースクール修了、または同等の実務経験）社内外ステークホルダーと建設的に議論できるコミュニケーション力 Preferred Qualifications: Experience in legal work in the IT, AI, robotics, or startup domain Experience drafting contracts and guidelines related to data, AI, and intellectual property Legal experience related to government agencies, R&D projects, or subsidized/commissioned projects Experience in building governance frameworks and internal regulations for non-profit organizations such as general incorporated associations or foundations Able to read contracts and handle email communications in English, and motivated to proactively tackle new and emerging legal issues with curiosity 【歓迎要件】 IT・AI・ロボット・スタートアップ領域での法務経験データ・AI・知的財産に関する契約・ガイドライン策定の経験官公庁・研究開発プロジェクト・補助金／委託事業に関する法務経験一般社団法人・財団法人など非営利法人のガバナンス・規程整備経験英語での契約書読解・メール対応ができる方／新しい論点に好奇心を持って取り組める方 Language Skills Japanese (native level) English (business level or above) 【語学力】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 [Training Programs] On-the-Job Training (OJT) Training through participation in external conferences, including overseas events Compliance training Security training [Internal Programs] Performance reviews twice a year (every half year) In-house study sessions In-house library Support for external training programs [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 ●人事・人材開発制度 [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 [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 [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 Legal Specialist will handle general legal work supporting organizational operations and large-scale projects, including drafting and reviewing contracts, designing contract schemes, and establishing rules for intellectual property and data handling. Additionally, the role involves building corporate governance appropriate for a general incorporated association, supporting board operations, and managing risk and compliance matters.