Senior Associate, General Counsel Singapore

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We exist to wow our customers. We know were doing the right thing when we hear our customers say How did I ever live without Coupang Born out of an obsession to make shopping eating and living easier than ever we are collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up and establishing an unparalleled reputation for being leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurs surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang you will see yourself your colleagues your team and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of whats possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on high-tech and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

As Legal Counsel you will play a critical role in supporting Coupangs businesses in the region by providing strategic legal advice across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with business leaders to enable innovation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced global environment where your expertise will directly impact Coupangs success.

What You Will Do

Provide legal advice on commercial regulatory and compliance matters impacting Coupangs operations.
Provide Corporate Secretarial support to Singapore based entities.
Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements partnership deals and other commercial arrangements.
Advise internal stakeholders on risk management and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Support cross-functional teams on business initiatives product launches and international expansion.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and proactively update internal policies and processes.
Manage external counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective high-quality legal support.

Basic Qualifications

Law degree; licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum 10 years PQE including in-house experience.
Strong background in corporate and commercial law regulatory compliance and contract negotiation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in e-commerce technology or fast-paced multinational environments.
Ability to manage complex projects and provide practical business-oriented legal solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process
Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview Offer
The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veterans benefits the disabled etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidates overall experience etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the appropriate time before the offer.
Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met.

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