- Position: Legal Counsel - Compliance & Regulatory
- 채용 사유: 신규 충원

- Report to: Head of Legal
- 현재 총 팀원 수: Brand Protection 포함 약 8명, 현재 팀 내에 3명의 변호사가 있습니다.
- 업무는 Individual contributor 로서 하시게 됩니다.
 
[포지션 관련 주요 사항]

• 한국 변호사 자격자
• 미국 변호사라도 기업 내 컴플라이언스 경험 있으면 검토 가능
• 영어는 원활한 업무를 위해 네이티브 수준 우대
• 대관, 규제기관, 경찰, 외부와 적극적으로 커뮤니케이션 가능하신 분 
• 계약서 검토보다는 실무 중심, 컴플라이언스 및 규제 대응 경험 필수
• 예방적·선제적 대응에 강한 외부 이슈 신속 처리 가능한 ‘실행력 있는’ 인재
• 컴플라이언스, 행정법, 규제, 대관 업무에 관심 있는 지원자 우대

Job Mission
As a senior member of the CHANEL Korea Legal team, you will play a key role in supporting the Company's commitment to integrity, responsible business practices, and long-term sustainable growth.
Working closely with business leaders, regional and global stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, you will help navigate a broad range of compliance, regulatory, governance, and risk matters while contributing to a culture of trust, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile and business-critical matters, influence key decisions, and help shape CHANEL Korea's approach to compliance, sustainability, governance, and emerging areas such as AI.

• Exposure to some of the most significant legal, compliance, risk, and governance matters facing a leading luxury brand.
• Direct interaction with senior executives and regional/global leadership.
• Broad scope spanning compliance, employment, investigations, ESG, sustainability, governance, and emerging technology issues.
• Opportunity to shape programs and initiatives that have a meaningful impact across the organization.
• A highly visible role with substantial responsibility and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice on compliance, regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters.
• Advise stakeholders on employment, workplace conduct, and other people-related legal issues.
• Support investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and other sensitive matters affecting the business.
• Advise on fair trade, competition, consumer protection, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with regional and global teams on ethics and compliance initiatives.
• Support the brand’s ESG and sustainability commitments through legal and regulatory guidance.
• Contribute to the development of compliance frameworks, policies, training programs, and governance initiatives.
• Support the responsible utilization of AI and emerging technology initiatives by helping identify and manage legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic insights to business stakeholders.
• Partner with senior leadership on complex and sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and effective stakeholder management.

Key Interactions
Internal

• Business divisions, corporate divisions and regional and global legal teams

External

• Outside counsel
• Government and regulatory agencies; enforcement agencies

Academic / Professional Qualifications 

• Qualified lawyer in Korea (fluent in English both written/spoken) or Foreign Attorney with strong Korean law advisory experience

Work Experience

• Minimum about 8 years’ PQE with law firm and/or in-house legal experience. 근소하게 짧아도 고려 가능할 수 있으니 문의 주시기 바랍니다.
• Ideally possess experience in at least two of the following: compliance and ethics programs, regulatory investigations or enforcement, antitrust/competition law, labor and employment, workplace health and safety, criminal/civil litigation, ESG or sustainability, or administrative proceedings.
• Experience managing critical incidents, crisis situations, or sensitive investigations is strongly advantageous. Familiarity with building or operating compliance systems and training programs is a plus.

Required Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory, employment, investigations, litigation, government affairs, corporate governance, or related practice areas.
• Ability to navigate complex and evolving legal and business environments.
• A pragmatic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Curiosity and interest in emerging topics such as ESG, sustainability, technology, and AI.
• Comfort engaging with media-related matters, public communications, and reputationally sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.

Key Interactions
Internal

• Business divisions, corporate divisions and regional and global legal teams

External

• Outside counsel
• Government and regulatory agencies; enforcement agencies