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In-House Legal CounselGlobal Trading Co. • Teaneck, NJ
In-House Legal Counsel

In-House Legal Counsel

Global Trading Co. • Teaneck, NJ
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Responsibilities


1. Legal Advisory & Compliance

  • Provide timely and practical legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters to support business activities in the U.S. and Canada, including:Steel(e.g., Cold-Roll, Hot-Roll, Automotive)ChemicalsAgro-commodities (e.g., Grain, Corn)Energy projects (e.g., LNG, CCS)
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local laws, as well as Canadian regulations where relevant (e.g., trade, customs, tariffs & duties, chemical reporting, hazardous materials, anti-corruption, human-resource issues)
  • Assist in internal audits, compliance monitoring, and risk assessments.

2. Contract Review & Negotiation

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including:Sales and Purchase agreementsLogistics, Warehouse, Agency and other Service agreementsNDAs, MOUs, Investment agreements (e.g., Joint venture, Partnership and Shareholder agreements)Financial agreements (e.g., Loan Agreements, Guarantees & Collaterals)Human-Resource, General management related agreements (e.g., Employment Contracts, Severance Agreements, Lease Agreements)
  • Ensure contracts comply with U.S. legal standards while considering Korean parent company practices.

3. Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

  • Manage and respond to legal disputes and claims involving customers, vendors, employees or other third parties.
  • Coordinate with external counsel for litigation, employment matters, or regulatory investigations as needed.
  • Support the implementation of risk mitigation policies across business units.

4. Corporate & Governance Matters

  • Oversee U.S. entity governance and corporate filings (including NY and NJ requirements).
  • Support business license renewals and compliance for U.S. HQ and branch offices.
  • Liaise with the Korea HQ regarding global compliance alignment and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal by-laws and coordinate Board of Directors meetings and approvals as needed.

5. Regional Office Support

  • Provide legal support to branch offices in Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Toronto, including reviewing contracts, advising on employment and local regulatory matters.
  • Periodic travel to branch offices as needed.

6. Bilingual Support & HQ Coordination (Preferred)

  • Translate and summarize legal documents and correspondence (Korean ↔ English) when required.
  • Help align U.S. legal operations with Korea HQ’s policies and risk management framework
Requirements
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (customs, trade, corporate law)
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and across time zones with HQ in Korea
  • Bilingual in Korean and English required.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance – Health, Dental, and Vision
  • 401K
  • PTOs
  • Incentives
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