Senior Legal Counsel – South Korea (Korean Speaking Only)
Core
Lead Agoda's sole legal function in South Korea, acting as the primary legal anchor for local business operations and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Sole Local Counsel)
Builds
Local legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and commercial agreements for Agoda's South Korea operations.
Domain
Travel technology / Online Travel Agency (OTA) / Digital Commerce
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
South Korean digital commerce regulations, privacy laws, consumer protection law, contract negotiation, regulatory liaison, litigation management, corporate governance
Preferred skills
Multinational internet/OTA experience, top-tier law firm background, travel/tech/fintech domain knowledge, AI tool usage
Technologies
KFTC, KCC, PIPC, KCA systems
Responsibilities
Monitor and ensure compliance with South Korean laws (Electronic Commerce Act, PIPA, etc.); oversee data privacy and cross-border data transfers; secure and maintain local operating licenses; draft and negotiate commercial agreements with partners; review platform terms and user interfaces for local compliance; manage customer disputes and coordinate external counsel for litigation; manage local corporate secretarial work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
