Corporate Counsel – Corporate Securities, M&A and Governance

Coupang•Mountain View, CA

2d•$140,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Coupang is hiring a Corporate Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on corporate governance, SEC regulatory, and M&A matters. The role reports to the VP of Legal, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and may be based in Mountain View, California, or Seattle, Washington. Some travel is required. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and team player who can thrive in a fast-moving environment, handle sensitive situations tactfully and firmly, and take difficult positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility. The role involves working across global operations and providing practical legal advice that balances risk, compliance, and business needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Legal experience at a top-tier U.S. law firm.
3–6 years of relevant experience.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Demonstrated legal experience advising corporate clients.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication with senior management, corporate departments, and employees at all levels.
Ability to analyze corporate legal matters of varying complexity and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs.
Business acumen, including the ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise.
Ability to provide timely, responsive advice in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work at various times of day as needed to support global operations.

Responsibilities

Advise the organization on sensitive and wide-ranging global corporate and SEC regulatory matters, including compliance with corporate policies, developing programs and repeatable processes, and managing global subsidiaries.
Partner with internal stakeholders, including Global Total Rewards, Equity Administration, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Accounting, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Communications, to support processes while balancing pragmatism, risk, and compliance.
Review and negotiate M&A transactions and credit facilities.
Review and negotiate third-party contracts for legal service providers.
Advise business partners on risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Perform other legal, governance, and administrative duties as assigned.