Legal Counsel, Seoul, Korea

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Legal

About the job

Job Description

Tesla seeks a Legal Counsel in Seoul to support Korean and Asia-Pacific operations, reporting to the Hong Kong-based Sr. Corporate Attorney Manager. Responsibilities include advising on general legal, regulatory, and compliance matters; acting as a business partner across functions to achieve organizational goals; advising on consumer protection; reviewing and negotiating lease agreements for service centers, retail locations, and Supercharger stations; managing external counsel; reviewing and advising on motor vehicle sales contracts and warranty agreements; reviewing and negotiating general commercial contracts (including procurement); and reviewing employment contracts and advising on employment law issues. The role demands strong legal expertise, business acumen, and communication skills within a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Korean law expertise
  • 5+ years experience (top-tier firm or multinational)
  • Business decision-making
  • Contract negotiation & review
  • Legal advice & compliance
  • Multi-project management
Perks:
  • Annual Medical Check-up
  • Flu Vaccination
  • Group Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Family Care Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Social Insurance
  • Flexible Benefits Plan
  • Long Service Recognition
  • Employee Referrals
  • eShop Employee Discounts
  • Welcome Gift
  • Tesla Uniforms
What to Expect

Tesla is looking for legal counsel based in Seoul to support its operations in Korea as well as its operations throughout the Asia Pacific Region. This position will report to the Sr Corporate Attorney Manager, based in Hong Kong.

What You’ll Do
  • Advise on general legal, regulatory and compliance matters with respect to ongoing business activities in Korea and elsewhere
  • Act as a business partner across the various functions in order to support the achievement of the organization’s financial and operational goals and strategies
  • Advise on consumer protection issues
  • Review and negotiate lease agreements for service centers, retail locations and Supercharger stations
  • Manage external counsel to address specific and discrete legal issues
  • Review and advise on motor vehicle sales contracts and warranty agreements
  • Review and negotiate general commercial contracts, including procurement contracts
  • Review employment contracts and advise on employment law issues
What You’ll Bring
  • Qualification in Korea and solid working knowledge of Korean laws in the aforementioned subject areas.
  • Minimum of 5 years with a top-tier international law firm or top multinational company.
  • Ability to make sound business decisions quickly and in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Strong command of the details of relevant laws and regulations, but with an ability to make these laws and regulations understandable and actionable for a business audience.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to identify issues and propose and implement practical solutions quickly.
  • Strong communication, writing, presentation and organizational skills.
  • Desire to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced and fast-changing, scrappy environment.
  • A creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches, with an instinctive desire to help colleagues accomplish their goals, even if this means stepping outside their formal remit to assist.
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
복지제도:

Tesla Korea는 모든 직원의 건강하고 행복한 직장 생활을 위해 경쟁력 있는 보상 패키지와 더불어 직원에게 다음과 같은 복리후생을 제공합니다.


WELLNESS

  • 매해 종합건강검진 제공 및 건강검진휴가 부여
  • 독감 예방 백신 접종
  • 단체보험: 직원 본인관 배우자 및 자녀 대상
  • 전문 상담 프로그램(EAP): 본인 및 가족 포함
  • 경조 휴가, 비용 및 용품 지원
  • 유급 병가
  • 가족 돌봄 휴가
  • 육아휴직
  • 퇴직연금
  • 4대보험 : 국민연금, 건강보험, 고용보험, 산재보험

GROWTH

  • 선택적 복리후생
  • 장기 근속 포상: Tesla의 특별 선물과 함께 유급 휴가 제공
  • 직원 추천 포상금

ENGAGEMENT

  • eShop 직원 할인
  • 입사 축하 선물
  • Tesla 유니폼(일부 특정 직무에만 해당)

Tesla의 정책에 따라 게재된 내용은 사전 통지 없이 변경/철회될 수 있으며 일부 자격 기준이 적용될 수 있습니다.


Tesla Korea provides the following benefits for employees in addition to a competitive compensation package, to foster a healthy and happy work life for all our employees.

WELLNESS

  • Annual Medical Check-up with one-day medical examination leave
  • Flu Vaccination
  • Group Insurance: Including Spouse and Children
  • Employee Assistance Program: Counselling program including families
  • Congratulations & Condolences leave and allowance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Family Care Leave
  • Parental leave
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Social Insurance: NP(National Pension)국민연금, HI(Health insurance)건강보험, EI (Employment insurance)고용보험, OHSI(Occupational health and safety insurance)산재보험

GROWTH

  • Flexible Benefits Plan
  • Long Service Recognition: Paid leave with special gifts from Tesla
  • Employee Referrals

ENGAGEMENT

  • eShop Employee Discounts
  • Welcome Gift
  • Tesla Uniforms (only for certain positions

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s direction with no prior notice.


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