Ob Overview
The Legal Counsel role is a key member of our legal team, responsible for providing legal support and advice to various departments within our South Korean company. This position requires independent project-managing abilities, strong legal research and analytical skills, as well as excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams and governmental departments.
Work Place: 7, Yeongjung-ro 42-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 9floor
What You Will Achieve
1. Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to POP MART’s retail business operation, including but not limited to leases, construction agreements, promotion agreements. Organize contract approval matrix and manage the contract archive.
2. Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to POP MART’s offline and online business; independently manage and handle comprehensive projects, including but not limited to advanced importation and exportation compliance, labeling and marking, advertising compliance, data protection regulations, industry trends, labor laws and customer protection requirements, etc.
3. Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights in UK, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, review and negotiate IP licensing and related contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and in the best of company’s interest;.
4. Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide practical legal solutions.
6. Assist headquarters(HQ) legal team with legal affairs in relation with auditor’s audition, adjustment of shareholding structure, M&A and other legal matters HQ legal team assigned from time to time.
7. Participate in legal training sessions to enhance the legal knowledge and skills of internal teams.
What You Will Need
1. Bachelor's degree or above in Law, LLM or JD is a preference, with eligibility to practice law in South Korea; overseas legal practice qualifications are preferred..
2. Have obtained legal qualification with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, legal counsel experience for retail business is a preference.
3. Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently complete projects, interpret and apply complex legal provisions.
4. Solid understanding of contract law, commercial law, and relevant industry regulations.
5. Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
Desired Skills
1. Experience in a transnational corporation, Chinese retail industry or sector would be an advantage.
2. Native speaker of Mandarin, and advanced English proficiency is a must; Other foreign language skill is a plus.
3. Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
4. Creative thinker with the ability to provide innovative legal solutions to complex problems.
5. Positive attitude and results-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to the company's values and mission.
**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.