ISEE Career Solutions, Inc. · 5 hours ago
In-House Legal Counsel- Korean Bilingual
Teaneck, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expISEE Career Solutions, Inc. is a global trading company engaged in various industries. They are seeking a detail-oriented In-House Legal Counsel to manage legal and compliance matters for their U.S. operations, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international laws relevant to global trade and commerce.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide timely and practical legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters to support business activities in the U.S. and Canada, including Steel(e.g., Cold-Roll, Hot-Roll, Automotive), Chemicals, Agro-commodities (e.g., Grain, Corn), and Energy projects (e.g., LNG, CCS)
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local laws, as well as Canadian regulations where relevant (e.g., trade, customs, tariffs & duties, chemical reporting, hazardous materials, anti-corruption, human-resource issues)
Assist in internal audits, compliance monitoring, and risk assessments
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including:
Sales and Purchase agreements
Logistics, Warehouse, Agency and other Service agreements
NDAs, MOUs, Investment agreements (e.g., Joint venture, Partnership and Shareholder agreements)
Financial agreements (e.g., Loan Agreements, Guarantees & Collaterals)
Human-Resource, General management related agreements (e.g., Employment Contracts, Severance Agreements, Lease Agreements)
Ensure contracts comply with U.S. legal standards while considering Korean parent company practices
Manage and respond to legal disputes and claims involving customers, vendors, employees or other third parties
Coordinate with external counsel for litigation, employment matters, or regulatory investigations as needed
Support the implementation of risk mitigation policies across business units
Oversee U.S. entity governance and corporate filings (including NY and NJ requirements)
Support business license renewals and compliance for U.S. HQ and branch offices
Liaise with the Korea HQ regarding global compliance alignment and reporting
Ensure compliance with internal by-laws and coordinate Board of Directors meetings and approvals as needed
Provide legal support to branch offices in Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Toronto, including reviewing contracts, advising on employment and local regulatory matters
Periodic travel to branch offices as needed
Translate and summarize legal documents and correspondence (Korean ↔ English) when required
Help align U.S. legal operations with Korea HQ’s policies and risk management framework
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (customs, trade, corporate law)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and across time zones with HQ in Korea
Bilingual in Korean and English required
Company
ISEE Career Solutions, Inc.
ISEE Career Solutions, Inc., is a recruiting company founded by a Human Resources professional in 2013 and is based in the Chicagoland area..
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Won Park
President and Founder
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