Principal Legal Counsel (Litigation and Investigations)

Company Introduction

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.

Our services in Taiwan include Rocket Delivery which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices Rocket Oversea which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea the U.S. and beyond.

We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupangs expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupangs growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder How did I ever live without Coupang

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation & Investigations Lawyer to oversee our legal disputes and lead internal investigation projects. This role focuses on managing general civil and criminal litigation (with an emphasis on IPR consumer disputes and labor laws) conducting sensitive internal investigations (including fraud workplace harassment/bullying and trade secret leaks) and providing general commercial contract support.

What You Will Do

• Litigation Management: Manage and handle civil and criminal litigation cases focusing on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) consumer protection disputes and labor disputes. Partner with outside counsel when necessary.

• Internal Investigations: Lead and execute corporate internal investigations including corporate fraud/corruption workplace misconduct (sexual harassment workplace bullying) and trade secret misappropriation.

• Contract Review & Legal Advisory: Review and draft complex commercial contracts to mitigate legal risks and support business initiatives.

• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Develop and improve internal investigation protocols and provide actionable advice to senior management on dispute prevention.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in litigation.
• Minimum 4 years of experience at a law firm is required.
• Strong knowledge of court and prosecutors office procedures with hands-on experience managing litigation matters and appearing in court.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Recruitment Process

• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
• Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veterans benefits the disabled etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1