Senior Principal, Legal Counsel (Investigation Legal)

The role

This person will lead and conduct independent investigations into fraud, misconduct, policy violations, and HR-related issues. They will manage the entire investigation process from planning and evidence collection to final reporting.

What you will do

• Review internal reports from central channels to determine investigation scope
• Lead the entire investigation process including planning, interviewing, and evidence collection
• Analyze company systems, transaction data, logs, and HR data to identify anomalies
• Provide balanced conclusions and recommendations based on evidence
• Investigate fraud and compliance cases such as embezzlement, breach of trust, and corruption
• Investigate HR cases such as workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment
• Maintain independence, fairness, and objectivity in complex investigations
• Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders and support overseas subsidiaries

Required qualifications

• Business level English proficiency
• Lawyer qualification (any country)
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Compliance, or related fields
• 12+ years of experience in Investigation, Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, or related fields
• Experience independently conducting and closing complex investigations regarding internal reports, fraud, compliance, or HR
• Experience leading the full investigation process including planning, interviewing, and reporting
• Experience deriving investigation results based on reviewing company systems, transaction data, logs, and HR data
• Experience deriving investigation conclusions and recommendations by analyzing facts and evidence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of ethics, confidentiality, and meticulousness

Nice to have

• Experience in Corporate Investigations, Ethics & Compliance, or fraud audit organizations
• Experience in Whistleblower, Fraud Investigation, or Regulatory Reporting
• Experience using Case Management Systems and data analysis tools
• CPA qualification

About the company

Coupang is a fast-growing e-commerce company and a global large-scale listed company based on startup culture. The company aims to realize its mission by making shopping, meals, and daily life convenient for customers.