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[리테일/법률] Legal & Compliance Officer

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A global sports retailer is looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer. The selected candidate will manage legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee corporate governance, and support contract negotiations.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert guidance via an external law firm on all business and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and minimising legal risks
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate legal risks across all business operations
  • Oversee the company’s legal affairs and ensure robust governance practices
  • Lead and manage cross-functional legal projects, including sustainability compliance programs and legal audits
  • Drive a strong ethics and compliance culture across the company and ensure adherence to all internal policies and external regulations
  • Ensure company-wide compliance with data protection laws and manage related risks, particularly in digital and customer data environments
  • Ensure compliance with advertising regulations and fair trade practices, particularly around marketing campaigns and commercial communication
  • Lead complex contract negotiations via an external law firm with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Requirements:

  • Graduated from the Faculty of Law or equivalent
  • More than 3 years of work experience
  • Relevant work experience in a foreign-affiliated company is preferred
  • Native level Korean; business level English

About the Company:

A global sports retailer that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of sports equipment, apparel, and accessories. With a mission to make sports accessible to everyone, the company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric services, operating hundreds of stores worldwide.

Keywords:

법률, 규정 준수, 소매, 스포츠, 글로벌

Job Ref: UVWLDX

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Compliance Officer

Industry: Retail

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Korean - Bilingual

Second Language: English - Professional working

Location: Seoul Capital Area

Job Reference: UVWLDX-E457E507

Date posted: 25 July 2025

Consultant: Zoe Lim