Job Purpose:
To support the head legal counsel and coordinate with Korea HQ’s global legal center in providing the following legal supports to the company’s business in America Region

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
. Draft, review, and assist in negotiating general and commercial agreements.
. Draft and review documents required for corporate transactions.
. Provide legal advice to the business in relation to commercial law, corporate law, antitrust law, intellectual property law, labor & employment law, immigration law, and product liability issues.
. Manage investigations, litigations, and disputes.
. Manage corporate formality and regulatory reporting work.

. Review and establish internal polices and guidelines based on legal standards and the company’s guidelines (including conducting internal audits to verify compliance with policies and guidelines).
. Monitor legislation, regulations, and compliance matters that could impact the business.
. Provide and supervise legal training to internal clients.
. Manage performance, relationship, and budget with external counsel.
. Coordinate with the company’s global legal team in Korea.

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Qualifications:
. Juris Doctor degree in the U.S or equivalent degree from non-U.S. foreign law school.
. Qualified to practice law in any state of the U.S.
. 2 + years’ experience in private practice and/or in-house.
. Experience in automotive industry and/or labor & employment law preferred.
. Excellent drafting and verbal / written communication skills in both English and Korean.
. Excellent strategic and analytical skills.
. Demonstrated commercial awareness and the ability to apply legal knowledge and experience within a dynamic commercial environment.
. Able to manage expectations and deadlines and deliver within an appropriate timeframe.
. Able to manage conflicts and stressful situations in an efficient way.
. Able to collaborate efficiently across different teams and departments.

Competencies:
. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
. Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
. Leadership skills
. Results-oriented and takes ownership.
. Polished conflict resolution skills.
. Solid judgment (creative, problem-solver, sound decision maker)
. Strong performance skills (plan, organize, execute, get results, verify)