Corporate Counsel - Hyperconnect at Match Group

Seoul, South Korea

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Online Dating, Social NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school and admission (or in-house eligibility) to practice law in South Korea, and/or US, or other notable Commonwealth jurisdictions
Minimum 2-3 years’ PQE (post-qualifying experience), with top law firm and in-house legal department experience preferred
Adept at advising on data/privacy protection, IP, digital media and consumer-facing and internet industries
Effectively bilingual: in both Korean and English (business-level, both written and spoken)
Attention to detail and strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strategic, with a naturally business-friendly approach to legal problem-solving, able to provide clear, concise and practical advice, as well as creative solutions
Naturally curious with a strong desire to learn the business and new areas of the law
Thrives in novel and potentially uncomfortable situations and able to manage multiple demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Can-do attitude, easy working collaboratively with others beyond legal, particularly business and product stakeholders
Strong fact-finding, drafting, negotiating, writing, and research skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strategic, creative thinker and problem solver
Approachable, friendly and patient demeanor

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements with and for business partners across a global footprint (primarily focused on North Asia and the Middle East), including marketing, media buying and advertising, content creation and production, brand partnerships, distribution and business development, consulting and other operational and vendor agreements
Work closely with global teams to support the localization and roll-out of product features and initiatives, ensuring compliance with laws, political, cultural sensitivities and relevant regulations and practices
Work closely and collaboratively with internal teams, including product, engineering, and other strategic functions (such as tax, accounting, privacy, security, and litigation) to identify and achieve desired business outcomes while minimizing legal risk
Assist in administration of corporate policies and procedures, such as vendor security, privacy compliance and contract approval
Provide day-to-day legal support to global brands, from Azar and other novel Hyperconnect services, to supporting portfolio of dating and social discovery apps under the Match Group umbrella

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract NegotiationCommercial AgreementsRegulatory CompliancePrivacy ComplianceVendor AgreementsBrand PartnershipsInternational LawLegal Risk ManagementCorporate PoliciesCross-Border Transactions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Corporate Counsel position?

This position will be based in Seoul, Korea.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need a law degree and admission to practice law in South Korea, US, or Commonwealth jurisdictions, 2-3 years PQE preferably from top law firms and in-house, expertise in data/privacy, IP, digital media, bilingual Korean and English proficiency, attention to detail, strategic business-friendly approach, and curiosity to learn.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

You will be part of the Match Group Asia Legal team, working closely and collaboratively with internal teams including product, engineering, tax, accounting, privacy, security, and litigation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Corporate Counsel role?

Strong candidates have top law firm and in-house experience, are bilingual in Korean and English, excel in data/privacy, IP, and digital media, demonstrate a business-friendly 'get-to-a-Yes' approach, attention to detail, ownership, and a curious drive to learn the business.

Match Group

Provides online dating and social discovery

About Match Group

Match Group leverages the Swipe feature® and social discovery, facilitating deeper connections through its portfolio of online dating brands, with a global presence and availability in over 40 languages.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

1986Year Founded

$400MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Charitable Matching Program

Retirement Matching Funds

Training and Education Allowance

Performance Bonuses

Mental Health Counseling

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven dating apps may draw users away.

Privacy concerns and data breaches could impact reputation and operations.

Free dating apps with innovative features may pressure Match Group's pricing models.

Differentiation

Match Group offers nearly 50 brands catering to diverse dating communities.

The company generates revenue through subscription, transaction, and advertising models.

Match Group operates globally, available in over 200 countries and 40 languages.

Upsides

Increased interest in AI-driven matchmaking enhances user experience and engagement.

Growing trend of VR integration offers immersive dating experiences.

Rising demand for niche platforms caters to specific interests and communities.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free