Legal Counsel

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Legal Counsel to join our regional legal team. This role offers a balanced mix of domestic legal advisory work and regional legal support, providing exposure to cross-border legal matters within an international business environment.

The successful candidate will advise business stakeholders on a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters while collaborating closely with regional legal colleagues on multinational projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic Legal Support (Approximately 50%)

• Provide legal advice on Korean commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Support business teams on contractual negotiations and risk assessment.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and general legal issues.
• Coordinate with external counsel where necessary.

Regional Legal Support (Approximately 50%)

• Support regional legal projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and negotiate regional commercial agreements.
• Assist with cross-border transactions and legal initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional legal teams on compliance, governance, and corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda for regional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer admitted in either:
  • South Korea; or
  • A common law jurisdiction (such as the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Singapore, or other recognized common law jurisdictions).
• Approximately 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with an international law firm or multinational corporation.
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate law, and general legal advisory work.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams.
• Fluent in both Korean and English (written and spoken).
• Experience supporting regional or cross-border legal matters is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within multinational companies or international legal teams.
• Exposure to infrastructure, energy, construction, or project development sectors is an advantage.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.