Regulatory Counsel - South Korea

Overview

A leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users is seeking a legal professional to provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support for its local business teams in Korea. The organization serves over 300 million users across more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of digital-asset products and services including trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support to local business teams in Korea, including general legal advice, contract review, and negotiation assistance across various legal areas such as local commercial law, corporate law, labor law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Proactively identify regulatory and legal risks, propose solutions, and anticipate support needs to deliver strategic and practical legal guidance to local teams.
• Monitor, interpret, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Korean laws, regulations, and regulatory developments relevant to the business, providing strategic advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, providing holistic risk assessments and recommendations that balance business objectives with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead the development, implementation, and management of local legal and compliance programs, including ongoing regulatory strategy and engagement with Korean regulatory authorities.
• Support internal stakeholders in regulatory filings, licensing, and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations in Korea.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in regulatory legal roles, preferably within the payments, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors.
• Experience in legal and regulatory practices relevant to Korean financial regulations, including involvement in licensing or direct interaction with Korean regulatory bodies.
• In-house legal experience within Financial Services, Fintech, Technology, or related regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in Korean regulatory and compliance frameworks, with a solid understanding of local laws affecting financial and technology sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic legal advice balancing regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Proven track record of working independently in a fast-paced, global environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver clear, actionable counsel under tight deadlines.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and enhanced due diligence in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on approach with strong project management skills, capable of managing complex legal and regulatory projects independently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement (subject to variation depending on the nature of the business team).

Location

• Korea (supporting local business teams and regulatory compliance in Korea).