Corporate Counsel - Corporate Securities, M&A and Governance

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up. We are an American technology company and one of the fastest-growing retail companies that has established an unparalleled reputation for being a leading and reliable force in global commerce.We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.Role OverviewThis position will report to the VP of Legal, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate governance, SEC regulatory and M&A matters. The person must possess strong self-starting qualities. The successful candidate will be able to handle sensitive situations tactfully yet firmly, to be assertive without being adversarial and to take unpopular positions when necessary while maintaining trust and credibility. This position requires a team player who can thrive in a fast-moving environment. This position can be based in Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA.What You Will DoBe a trusted legal advisor to the organization on sensitive and wide-ranging global corporate and SEC regulatory matters including: compliance with corporate policies, development of programs and repeatable processes; and management of global subsidiariesPartner with internal stakeholders (including Global Total Rewards, Equity Administration, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Accounting, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Communications) to support processes with an approach that balances pragmatism, risk, and complianceReview and negotiate M&A transactions and credit facilitiesReview and negotiate third party contracts for legal service providersAdvise business partners of risks and propose mitigation strategiesPerform other legal, governance, and administrative duties as assignedSome travel requiredBasic QualificationsJuris Doctorate degree from an accredited law schoolLegal experience at a top tier U.S. law firm3-6 years of relevant experienceActive license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdictionDemonstrated legal experience advising corporate clientsStrong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with senior management, corporate departments and all levels of employeesProven ability to analyze corporate legal matters of varying levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needsDeveloped business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settingsDemonstrated ability to provide timely, responsive advice in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work at various times of the day necessary to support global operations as neededPay & BenefitsOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. At Coupang, your base pay is one part of your total compensation. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,000/year in our lowest geographic market to $240,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.General Description of All BenefitsAnnual bonus is 0-20% of the base salaryMedical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)Long-term/Short-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) program401K Plan with Company Match18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure12 Public HolidaysPaid Parental leavePre-tax commuter benefitsGeneral Description of Other Compensation“Other Compensation” includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.Recruitment ProcessApplication Review - Job Fit Interview - Focus Interview – OfferThe 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 stageDetails to ConsiderThis 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 veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.Privacy NoticeYour personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ,ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Requisition ID: R0081622