J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
3+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm
Experience handling HR/Employment issues
Experience in Compliance matters
Highly adaptable and detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills
Responsibilities
Provide employment advice and manage HR issues
Implement and enhance compliance programs to drive ethical conduct
Act as liaison between SK On Global Legal & Compliance Office and management
Participate in legal/compliance projects and priorities
Liaise with HQ legal and compliance teams in Korea
Manage and resolve legal disputes and investigations
Draft and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a supportive corporate environment
Engagement in diverse legal areas including compliance and ethical business conduct
Potential to influence and enhance company compliance programs
Chance to collaborate with international teams
Professional development in the manufacturing sector
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provide Employment advice/counsel and manage Employment issues as well as other HR issues
Implement, monitor, and enhance ethics and compliance programs from HQ with the goal of enabling and driving compliant ethical business conduct in various compliance areas (e.g. HSE, labor, privacy laws);
Act as the bridge between the SK On Global Legal & Compliance Office and SK Battery America management on legal and compliance issues, continually providing advice and guidance to the country management on relevant topics, challenges and major initiatives;
Participate in other legal/compliance projects and support other worldwide legal/compliance department priorities;
Liaise with and report to HQ legal and compliance team leaders in Seoul, Korea under the overall leadership of the Head of Legal & Compliance in Korea;
Manage and resolve legal disputes and investigations, including disputes with commercial parties, government investigations, labor arbitrations and litigation;
Draft, review, and negotiate customer and vendor contracts, including purchase agreements, service agreements, license agreements, and lease agreements;
Perform legal analysis/research and recommend appropriate strategies to senior staff; and
Manage and coordinate with outside counsel effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. degree (or an equivalent degree) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
3+ years of legal experience working in-house or at a law firm (or a combination of experience)
Some amount of professional legal experience handling HR/Employment issues
Some amount of professional legal experience in the field of Compliance
Must be highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple competing priorities and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
In-house legal experience is highly preferred, especially in the manufacturing industry
Specific experience in providing legal advice on HR issues
Experience in managing compliance issues such as HSE, privacy, and labor laws
