Japanese-Speaking Freelance Legal Consultant (Sell-Side NDAs) | Remote | Asia Pacific

Ontra is the global leader in AI legal tech for private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from 1M+ contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra's private markets technology platform streamlines and optimizes critical legal and compliance workflows across the full fund lifecycle. Lawyers in the Ontra Legal Network operate as fully remote, independently practicing lawyers, without the administrative constraints of a traditional legal practice. Ontra handles invoicing, billing, collections, and business development, allowing lawyers to stay focused on delivering high quality services to their clients whilst remaining at the forefront of technological innovation.

How Does it Work?

Lawyers within the Ontra Legal Network leverage their legal expertise while pursuing their own career objectives or personal goals. Ontra provides lawyers with an opportunity to kick-start their own private practice, supplement an existing one, or for those already established within the legal network, an opportunity to collaborate with our internal Ontra team to scale their practice. Ontra aims to connect lawyers with potential client engagement opportunities that suit their schedules and experience, with dedicated support from Ontra along the way - though ultimately, all client engagements will be subject to agreement between the lawyer and their prospective client.

A Day in the Life of a Contract Automation Lawyer: 

• Review and negotiate a high volume of sell-side NDAs for investment banks, in line with client-directed turnaround times;
• Consistently learn and evolve to new technologies and features within Ontra’s software that help reduce contract turnaround time and drive efficiencies in the contract review and negotiation process;
• Directly engage, in a remote environment, with in-house legal teams at financial services companies and serve as their long term, trusted consultant for their contract negotiations;
• Independently operate and execute client contract requests in a timely manner, in line with your clients and Ontra standards;
• Operate within Ontra’s software throughout the negotiating process, and enable clients to receive data-driven solutions for their document processing needs;
• Collaborate with the internal Ontra team on an ongoing basis regarding your prospective business needs;
• Network and collaborate with other like-minded freelance professionals in the global Ontra legal network community.

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Contract Automation Lawyer Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law;
• Fluency in English and Japanese required;
• Independent professional indemnity insurance is preferred.

Preferred Contract Automation Lawyer Competencies:

• Thorough understanding or experience drafting and negotiating sell-side NDAs;
• Experience working with Asset Management, Investment Banking, or other Financial Services clientele is desired but not essential; 
• Demonstrates a business-savvy and client-centric approach to legal work;  
• Motivated to build a long-term relationship with Ontra; 
• Tech savvy with a willingness and aptitude to learn and evolve to new technologies and new features within Ontra’s software.

Interested in joining the legal-tech revolution? Apply today and discover your pathway to a tech-enabled legal career.

*Ontra is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for all applicants. If you are an applicant who requires an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us via email at legal.recruiting@ontra.ai. Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable local laws and regulations.