Job Description

Job Announcement: Corporate Attorney

Location: One World Trade Center, New York, NY (scheduled to open in July/August)

Employment Type: Full-Time, in-person

Application Deadline: 13 th June, 2025 (Friday), or until the position is filled

※ Please apply by emailing directly to us (see below ★). LinkedIn applications will be reviewed last. Thank you.

About Daeryun Law Firm LLC:

Founded in 2018, Daeryun Law Firm LLC has rapidly grown to become one of South Korea's most recognized law firms by 2025. Daeryun is renowned for its exceptional legal services in corporate law, international transactions, general litigation, and more. Our team of specialized attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, patent attorneys, and labor consultants collaborates closely to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients.

With 43 offices across South Korea, Daeryun is a leader in the national legal market and delivers seamless cross-border services to both government entities and private sector clients in South Korea and Japan, supported by strategic partnerships with leading Japanese law firms. Our international expertise also extends to visa applications and corporate advisory services in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, France, and Australia.

Daeryun is now poised for global expansion, beginning with New York, followed by key markets in Asia (Singapore and Hong Kong) and Europe (the United Kingdom and Germany), while establishing partnerships with U.S. law firms and attorneys to deliver high-quality, cross-border legal services in both the United States and South Korea.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Attorney to join us in advancing the global legal market from New York, the economic capital of the world. If you are seeking exceptional growth opportunities with Daeryun,

★★★ please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, a writing sample and your expected salary to dr_gm@daeryunlaw.co.kr. ★★★ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Attorney to join our growing New York office. The ideal candidate will support Korean and U.S.-based clients in cross-border corporate matters, including U.S. capital market transactions, corporate governance disputes, M&A structures, ESG disclosures, and regulatory risk management. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Korean and U.S. legal systems, advising on high-stakes international transactions and regulatory matters.

The candidate will work closely with our Korean offices and global advisory partners to provide integrated legal strategies for clients navigating U.S. corporate law, securities regulations, and evolving ESG frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

· Advise Korean and international clients on U.S. IPOs and capital markets transactions, including SEC filings and compliance

· Provide counsel on corporate governance issues, including shareholder meetings, board structures, and engagement with proxy advisors (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis)

· Conduct legal risk assessments and design strategic responses to civil and criminal regulatory issues in the U.S. (including matters involving the SEC, DOJ, etc.)

· Advise on U.S. legal aspects of cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and investment structures

· Analyze ESG and sustainability disclosure trends and advise on communication strategies with global institutional investors

· Collaborate with internal legal teams and external advisors to structure contracts, investments, and risk mitigation strategies across jurisdictions

· Support the Managing Attorney in operational matters related to establishing and expanding the New York office, including administrative setup, local compliance, and coordination with vendors and service providers

· Participate in business development initiatives, relationship-building with local partners, and identifying growth opportunities in the U.S. legal market

· Contribute to building internal systems and workflows to support the long-term scalability of the office

Required Qualifications

· Active license to practice law in the State of New York

· Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate law, capital markets, M&A, corporate governance, ESG, or risk management

· Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulatory frameworks

· Strong sense of initiative and adaptability in a fast-growing, start-up-like cross-border legal environment

· Willingness to take on a broad range of tasks beyond core legal work, including office operations and strategic planning

· Entrepreneurial mindset with the motivation to grow with the firm and help shape its U.S. presence from the ground up

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience preparing or reviewing SEC disclosure documents (e.g., S-1, F-1, 6-K, 20-F)

· Familiarity with NYSE/NASDAQ listing requirements and corporate governance advisory

· Experience analyzing internal controls and advising on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance

· Proven ability to support shareholder meetings and build strategic responses to proxy advisory firms (ISS, Glass Lewis)

· Experience in U.S. law review of M&A and joint venture agreements

· Prior involvement in ESG reporting and communication strategies with global investors

· Experience advising on the early-stage response to regulatory or enforcement investigations (e.g., by the SEC or DOJ)

· Demonstrated ability to prepare legal due diligence reports and conduct legal risk analysis in cross-border transactions

What We Offer

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

· Opportunities for professional and career development.

· Engagement in global legal projects to enhance international expertise.

Salary information: $130,000~

(Adjustments based on skills, experience, and performance.)

※ Please indicate your desired salary in the application email.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter, a writing sample and your expected salary to dr_gm@daeryunlaw.co.kr. For the email subject line, please include “NY Corporate Attorney – [Your Name].” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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