Business Development Interpreter

Date PostedMay 21, 2026LocationShinagawa, Tokyo, JapanCompanyPHOENIX 7SalaryJPY 4000K - JPY 8000KTypeeducation/training/language specialist - interpreter administrative - international affairs education/training/language specialist - translator

Job Summary

PHOENIX 7 is seeking a professional interpreter to facilitate communication in the Development or Overseas Business Departments. The role involves consecutive interpretation for international meetings, translation of game-related documentation, and administrative support for executives. Candidates will engage in a global environment, supporting the company's iGaming operations across multiple international markets.

Responsibilities

  • Consecutive interpretation for B2B meetings
  • Translate contracts and game documents
  • Administrative support for executives
  • Conduct international market research
  • Accompany executives on business trips

Required Skills

  • Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • Business English (TOEIC 735+)
  • B2B meeting interpretation experience
  • Game industry knowledge
  • Valid work visa

Job Details

【Major Duties】 - Facilitate transactions with overseas clients, including attending meetings. - Provide consecutive interpretation during video conferences with business partners from Malta, Poland, Ukraine, the EU, and other countries. - Translate contracts, emails, game development proposals, and related materials between English and Japanese. - Conduct research in English, including reviewing documents, overseas legal sites, and online casino news. - Accompany executives on business trips, including meetings and international industry shows. - Support executives and department heads with planning, contracts, scheduling, and other administrative tasks. 【Highlights】 - Participate in daily meetings with overseas parties, providing Japanese-English interpretation for dozens of participants. - Summarize key points and guide discussions, considering cultural nuances. - Business trips will primarily be to Europe (including the UK, Spain, Malta, etc.), with up to two trips per year possible. 【Working Hours】 - Schedule: 11:00–20:00 (8-hour workday, fully on-site) - Break: 13:30–14:30 (1 hour) - Note: Working hours are aligned with European time zones due to frequent international meetings. 【Requirements】 - Fluent-level Japanese (reading, writing, speaking, listening) - Business-level English (reading, writing, speaking, listening) - Experience in B2B meetings (company ⇄ client or company’s overseas branch ⇄ Japanese headquarters), involving multiple participants, in Japanese-English - Typical meeting size: at least 3–5 participants from English-speaking countries ⇄ at least 3–5 participants from Japanese-speaking countries - Must hold a valid work visa with at least 5 months remaining at the time of application (technical/humanities/international work visa) 【Preferred Qualifications】 - Experience in interpretation, translation, or secretarial work - Experience in game interpretation or translation - Experience working in the gaming industry, or being a game enthusiast with strong knowledge of games 【Salary & Benefits】 - Expected Annual Salary: 4.2 million to 8 million yen (Manager/Staff) - Salary Increase: Once a year - Commuting allowance (up to 60,000 yen per month) - Full social insurance coverage - Visa support for foreign nationals 【Holidays & Leave】 - 2 days off per week: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (121 days per year) - Paid vacation: 10 days after 6 months of employment - Special leave and Childcare leave available 【Contract Period】 - Contract or Full-time positions available (includes trial period). Retirement age: 60.