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[리테일/법률] Legal and Compliance Specialist

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A foreign sports retailer is looking for a Legal and Compliance Specialist. The chosen candidate will support legal, compliance, and governance functions by managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting ethical business practices across the organisation.

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 support robust corporate 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 internal policies and external regulations
  • Together with the Digital team, 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
  • Support the implementation of internal policies and conduct regular training programs related to industrial safety and crisis management

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience OR Graduated from the Faculty of Law
  • Native level Korean; business level English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Relevant work experience in a foreign-affiliated company

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:

소매, 법률, 규정 준수, 글로벌

Job Ref: FKI4RM

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: FKI4RM-0DA3DB45

Date posted: 11 May 2026

Consultant: Zoe Lim