Legal Counsel – APAC

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – APAC (South Korea) to join ourteam at Adecco's Seoul office. If you are passionate about navigating complex legallandscapes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic legal solutions in a dynamic, cross border environment, we’d love to hear from you!

If you're ready to make a strategic difference, get in touch for more details!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts—especially employment agreements—in

both Korean and English.

• Provide legal analysis and strategic advice to internal departments, ensuring

compliance with South Korean laws and regulations.

• Manage legal disputes and litigation, including settlement negotiations and court

representation.

• Develop and implement compliance programs, conduct audits, and coordinate with

South Korean authorities.

• Support strategic initiatives by identifying and mitigating legal risks.

• Oversee business license renewals and insurance matters, including claims and

policy management.

• Handle employment-related legal issues, including terminations.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across departments

and regions.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of legal experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (South Korea) or a related field.

• Certified South Korea Bar License

• Fluent in Korean and English—both written and spoken.

• Qualified attorney with a solid understanding of South Korean legal systems.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in labor law or employment legal matters.

• Experience in litigation and dispute resolution.

• Familiarity with data protection and compliance frameworks.

• Previous work with HR or as an employment legal advisor.

• Confident in handling employee terminations.

We’re seeking someone with a strong personality—someone who’s not afraid to speak up,

challenge ideas, and provide firm legal guidance when needed.

Posting date: 22-07-2025