Specialist - IPP Compliance

📍 Location
Japan, Tokyo
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
January 16, 2026
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Job Description

Summary

of Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to Compliance revenue target and team success in Japan

• Develop and maintain a strong strategic partnership with the Dolby’s Commercial Partnership team to recover revenue from licensees who have been identified as non-compliant in the use of Dolby technology

• Develop and maintain in-region partnerships with both external organizations and internal stakeholders in pursuit of Dolby’s compliance program

• Provide appropriate guidance and lead engagement team and partner firms in obtaining accurate audit results

• To play an important role in the settlement negotiations within Japan, aligning with Dolby overall strategy and goals

• Assist in maintaining necessary relationships with licensees and industry bodies where applicable

Skills and Education:

• MS/MBA/CPA/CA/CISA, or other relevant certification

• Audit and/or Forensics experience or equivalent is preferred

• 2+ years of experience with license compliance and/or similar experience (e.g., contract and compliance review) is highly preferred

• Good understanding of technology and licensing in the context of intellectual property

• Ability to analyze the long-term impact of new or anticipated business decisions and strategies

• Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with internal and external customers

• Ability to work effectively across functions such as Legal, Engineering, and other teams to achieve common goals. Strong team player.

• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders

• Regular business travels are required

• Fluent in English and Japanese is required and Korean speaking is a plus

• Strong leadership skills with ability to handle tough situations and conversations/negotiations

• Experience in PMO and/or contract management is a strong plus

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