[Coupang] Principal Legal Counsel (AI & Product Legal)

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. Role Overview Coupang’s legal team plays a critical role in driving our phenomenal growth by managing legal risks and enabling innovation. As an AI & Product Counsel, you will manage a portfolio of product reviews and act as a strategic partner to business teams. This position will be based in Seoul, Korea. Responsibilities Review AI-powered product features and complex technical specifications to provide practical legal guidance while mitigating risk. Partner closely with engineering, product management, security, and privacy teams to integrate legal requirements into the product development lifecycle. Communicate complex legal concepts and technical insights effectively to diverse stakeholders across the company. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable processes for AI governance and product compliance. Essential Qualifications Domestic or foreign lawyers with 7+ years of total legal experience, including a combination of major law firm and in-house experience Prior experience in product counseling or AI governance Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams Ability to solve problems through creative thinking and partnerships with other teams Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and attain challenging targets through personal drive Preferred Qualifications Deep understanding of privacy, data governance, security architecture, and AI Expertise in the AI Basic Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and e-commerce industries 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 appropriate time before the offer. Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met. Privacy N