Corporate Counsel – Corporate Securities, M&A and Governance

Coupang•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Coupang is seeking 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 supports global corporate matters, including compliance with corporate policies, development of programs and repeatable processes, and management of global subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and team player who can operate in a fast-moving environment, handle sensitive situations tactfully and firmly, and maintain trust and credibility while making sound legal and business judgments. The position can be based in Mountain View, California, or Seattle, Washington, and requires some travel.

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 and 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, with the ability to understand the company's business and anticipate potential issues.
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.
Support compliance with corporate policies and the development of programs and repeatable processes.
Manage 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.