Senior Principal, Legal Counsel (Global eCommerce Legal)

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Seoul, South KoreaPosted 29 days ago

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What you'd do

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business models,needs,and operational goals.
Partner with cross-functional global teams across Business,Tech,Compliance,Policy,and Communications.
Draft,review,and negotiate complex commercial agreements in English and Korean for cross-border purchasing and logistics.

What they want

Minimum 10+ years relevant legal experience combining law firm and multinational tech/eCommerce in-house roles.
Qualified to practice law in South Korea (Korean Bar) or major overseas jurisdiction (US Bar equivalent).
Native or bilingual proficiency in English and Korean with executive communication ability.

Nice to have

Knowledge of cross-border eCommerce operations,international trade,and global supply chain dynamics.
Familiarity with Customs Law and Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.
Proven track record managing regulatory audits and investigations with Korean regulatory bodies.

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely): F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6 holders welcome
Korean language: Native Korean fluency required
English friendliness: High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
Context: Large Korean eCommerce conglomerate with global footprint; foreign bar qualification acceptable but Korean bar preferred; typical expectation is F-2/F-5 visa path or existing Korea residency given senior director-level role and Korean legal practice requirement.

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