[쿠팡] Senior Principal, Legal Counsel (Global eCommerce Legal)

What You Will Do Proactively reach out to and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders to deeply understand their business models, needs, and operational goals. Act as a true team player, building strong partnerships with cross-functional global teams (Business, Tech, Compliance, Policy, and Communications). Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements in English and Korean, with a heavy focus on cross-border purchasing and global logistics/supply chain contracts. Provide pragmatic, business-centric legal advisory on complex issues affecting global e-commerce, including consumer protection, intellectual property, and antitrust under Korean law. Lead regulatory strategy and manage interactions, inquiries, and investigations with key government authorities (e.g., Customs). Develop proactive compliance strategies regarding the E-commerce Act, Customs Act, and Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. Identify operational and legal risks across the global business pipeline and develop internal policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Select, direct, and evaluate outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal support. Basic Qualifications Minimum of 10+ years of relevant legal experience, combining law firm training with significant in-house experience at a multinational technology, e-commerce, or retail company. Qualified to practice law in South Korea (Korean Bar) or a major overseas jurisdiction (e.g., US Bar). Native or bilingual proficiency in both English and Korean, with exceptional ability to communicate with executive leadership in both languages. Exceptional commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills. Highly proactive attitude with a demonstrated willingness to learn new business areas and initiate cross-functional collaboration. Extensive experience in commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and consumer protection laws. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of cross-border e-commerce operations, international trade, and global supply chain dynamics. Familiarity with relevant cross-border regulations, specifically Customs Law and the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory audits, investigations, and direct communications with Korean regulatory bodies (e.g., Customs). Exceptional business acumen with the ability to think strategically, make practical decisions in ambiguous situations, and balance legal risk against business objectives. Demonstrated ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without formal authority. Recruitment Process and Others Recruitment Process Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Details to Consider This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer. Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met. This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes. Privacy Notice Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below. https://www.coupang.jobs/en/privacy-policy Document Return Policy This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant. A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit It by email (recruitingops@coupang.com) . 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