[Coupang] IP Legal Counsel (Copyright)
CoupangSeoul, South KoreaPosted 28 April 2026
Job Description
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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