Global internet-services provider Rakuten Americas has hired Jason Sebring, a former senior executive at Shutterfly, as its first chief legal officer.

He will oversee the legal affairs and compliance for the broad range of businesses managed by Rakuten's U.S.-based regional leadership.

Sebring joins Rakuten with more than two decades of legal experience. He most recently served as senior vice president, general counsel at Shutterfly Inc., where he spearheaded the acquisition of Lifetouch and the company's transition to private ownership under a private equity firm. He also served as the company's chief compliance officer and was interim chief financial officer for seven months.