Senior Corporate Counsel: Securities, M&A & Governance

Coupang; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 0-20% of base salary

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

FSA/HSA benefits

Disability insurance

401K with company match

PTO 18-21 days, 12 public holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coupang, an American technology company, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support on corporate governance, SEC regulatory, and M&A matters. This role demands strong judgment, tact, and credibility, with the ability to navigate fast-paced, global operations.

Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA based. The successful candidate will partner with internal teams to balance risk and compliance, review complex agreements, and offer timely legal advice to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in corporate law or a law firm.
• Experience advising corporate clients and handling sensitive matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication with senior management and departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support on corporate governance, SEC regulatory, and M&A matters.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to balance 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 mitigation strategies.
• Perform other legal and governance duties as assigned.
• Some travel required.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

US law license

Corporate law experience

Legal advisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Business acumen

Adaptability

Decision making under pressure

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Coupang, an American technology company, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support on corporate governance, SEC regulatory, and M&A matters. This role demands strong judgment, tact, and credibility, with the ability to navigate fast-paced, global operations.

Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA based. The successful candidate will partner with internal teams to balance risk and compliance, review complex agreements, and offer timely legal advice to senior leadership.