Legal Counsel, South Korea

Legal Counsel, South Korea at Uber

Uber is recruiting a Legal Counsel for its Seoul office to serve as the primary legal anchor in South Korea. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to local business leadership, navigating complex regulatory environments (mobility, antitrust, consumer protection), and managing external counsel. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel, APAC.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 6+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house.
• Qualification: Must be qualified under Korean Law.
• Language: Complete bilingual business proficiency in both English and Korean (written and spoken).
• Preference: Prior in-house experience at a global tech company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Strategic Advisory: Advise the South Korea General Manager and leadership team on legal risks and compliant strategies.
• Regulatory Navigation: Manage compliance with mobility regulations, antitrust/competition laws, and consumer protection standards.
• Product Counseling: Provide legal clearance for new features, app rollouts, and business models.
• Commercial Operations: Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage vendor contracts.
• External Management: Select and manage top-tier external law firms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Stipend: Not specified in the source. The role is full-time.
• Benefits: Eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation packages.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the official LinkedIn job posting for Uber.
2. Click 'Apply' and submit your resume and cover letter through the LinkedIn portal.
3. Note: The role requires a minimum of 50% in-office presence in Seoul unless approved for full remote work.

Official Link

Apply via LinkedIn