[Coupang] IP Legal Counsel (Copyright)

Coupang
Seoul, South KoreaPosted 28 April 2026

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Company Introduction We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we 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 e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean 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 at 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. Team Description : IP Legal team at Coupang carries out business consulting to provide practical solutions that minimize IP-related risks associated with initiatives planned by businesses across the company and to Wow both the customer and businesses. The team also undertakes tasks such as copyright matters, brand protection, licensing, managing and strengthening portfolios, responding to disputes and handling rights enforcement, and general contract review from an IP perspective. What are the 4 things you need this person to do? Render advice on all copyright matters, including retail, open-source licensing, image compliance, brand protection matters relating to copyright Providebusiness guidance by way of creating and deploying guidance and guidelines to assist business to move with urgency Have a broad knowledge of handling copyright matters in Korea and abroad, including music licensing, advertising, AI, cloudetc Proactively identify gaps and areas of compliance and help with quick remediation. Essential Qualifications: Domestic or foreign (bilingual) lawyers/patent attorneys with IP experience in Korea 6+ years of relevant professional experience after obtaining attorney-at-law/patent attorney license, with at least 3 years experience in copyright matters. Ability to balance between swift response and diving deep Ability to provide business-friendly and practical solutions Ability to grasp and seamlessly adapt to diverse and fast changes in business or organizational settings Strong and effective communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications: In-house experience preferred Commerce field experience preferred Recruitment Process and Others 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 veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. Job titles and responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the candidate’s overall experience, etc. This will be communicated to the candidate at the ap ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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