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Full-time
bachelor degree
20 days of paid vacation, Flexible working hours, Home office options, Performance-based bonus, High-end phone, High-end laptop
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the preparation, review, and administration of commercial agreements and legal documents while assisting with legal research on Japanese energy regulations. Work closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance and support project-based due diligence activities.
Requirements
Requires a law degree from a Japanese university and native or fluent Japanese proficiency with professional English skills. Candidates should have up to 2 years of legal experience or be a recent graduate with relevant practical experience.
Full job description
Second Foundation is a global energy trading company with over 400 employees across offices in Prague (HQ, CZ), Zug (CH), Mainz (DE), Berlin (DE), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (JP). We specialize in physical electricity trading and energy asset optimization, supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future through technology, innovation, and talented people.
In Japan, Second Foundation operates as an aggregator and developer in the electricity market, with a particular focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS), dispatch optimization, and market trading—further strengthening our global commitment to advancing the future of energy. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our Tokyo team.
What you will work on
Support the preparation, review, and administration of commercial agreements and legal documents.
Assist with legal research on Japanese laws and regulations related to the energy sector.
Help ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Support transactions, due diligence activities and document management for ongoing projects.
Work closely with internal teams including Business Development, Finance, and Operations, as well as external legal advisors.
Assist with corporate governance and general in-house legal matters.
Contribute to legal processes and continuously improve internal documentation and workflows.
What makes you a great candidate?
Law degree from a Japanese university.
Native or fluent Japanese and professional working proficiency in English.
Up to 2 years of legal experience, or a recent graduate with relevant internships or practical legal experience.
Interest in commercial law, corporate law, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Currently based in Tokyo, or willing to relocate to Tokyo prior to joining.
What we offer
20 days of paid vacation (in addition to national holidays).
Flexible working hours and home office options.
Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
Latest tech tools: High-end phone and laptop provided to support your productivity.
Exciting work with a talented team in algorithmic trading.
Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities.
Training budget to support your professional development and growth.
Play a direct role in advancing the energy transition and supporting decarbonization.
Second Foundation is a tech company active in energy markets. A young company based in Prague that quickly grew into an international player in the modern energy sector, focusing on electricity trading, renewable energy production, battery storage, and flexible asset management. We operate at 25 markets from USA to Japan. With innovative proprietary technology and advanced trading algorithms, we are committed to maximizing the value of renewable energies while supporting the energy transition.
Second Foundation is a tech company active in energy markets. A young company based in Prague that quickly grew into an international player in the modern energy sector, focusing on electricity trading, renewable energy production, battery storage, and flexible asset management. We operate at 25 markets from USA to Japan. With innovative proprietary technology and advanced trading algorithms, we are committed to maximizing the value of renewable energies while supporting the energy transition.