[제조/법률] Head of Legal & Compliance

A Head of Legal & Compliance role is now open in an international construction technology company. The chosen applicant will lead legal, compliance, risk, and governance, advising leadership and managing compliance, risk, and disputes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, timely, and actionable legal guidance to the General Manager and the leadership team, as well as to the sales and marketing teams
• Translate legal risks into practical options and recommendations
• Take ownership of legal matters, including next steps, timelines, and outcomes
• Lead the review and drafting, and support the negotiations, including sales, services, direct/indirect sourcing, distributor and marketing agreements
• Ensure contracts are commercially balanced, appropriately risk assessed, aligned with the company contract risk management policies, while meeting local law requirements
• Set and defend acceptable risk positions and deviations, escalating where required
• Serve as the Local Compliance Officer for the company and guide management and employees on complying with the group policies
• Drive implementation, training and enforcement of the Code of Conduct and other group compliance policies
• Lead or support investigations and disciplinary processes in a structured, fair, and timely manner, coordinating with the company's Management and Regional Compliance
• Proactively identify and manage legal and compliance risks affecting the company
• Design, implement, and improve processes to address identified and emerging risks
• Escalate material risks, incidents, and policy deviations promptly and clearly to North Asia and Global Legal & Compliance
• Manage litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and investigations involving the company
• Instruct and oversee external counsel with a clear scope, cost discipline, and strategic direction
• Keep management informed of litigation status, risk exposure, and recommended actions
• Partner closely with the North Asia Legal & Compliance team, balancing local execution with global and regional alignment
• Manage corporate secretarial and housekeeping matters and coordinate with external corporate secretarial firms
• Build awareness across the company of the Group compliance, contract risk management, and governance policies

Requirements:

• Law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent)
• Admission to practice law in Korea or a common law jurisdiction
• More than 10 years of post-qualification experience, including substantial in-house experience
• Experience advising senior management in a commercial environment
• Fluent level English and Korean

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with EPC/project-related contracts (product supplier or service provider side) and familiarity with Korean competition and subcontracting regulations

About the Company:

A global company that develops tools, technologies, and solutions for the construction industry. It provides products and services that help improve efficiency, safety, and overall work performance on job sites.

Keywords:

법률, 규정 준수, 건설, 기술, 글로벌

Job Ref: AW8ETU