Law Clerk (US Legal)

Overview

Coupang is seeking a Law Clerk to support its legal team in Seattle, WA, contributing to contracts management, legal operations, and legal research and compliance support for its U.S. entities. Reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel.

What you'll do

• Support legal operations and contract management activities by maintaining contract records, uploading and organizing agreements in Levelpath, validating data, and identifying inconsistencies for resolution.
• Draft, review, analyze, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements while helping business partners address contract-related issues and requirements.
• Provide legal support for U.S. eCommerce operations by reviewing supply and logistics agreements, assessing supplier insurance requirements, and addressing compliance and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and deliver practical guidance to business stakeholders on a broad range of legal and compliance issues in collaboration with the U.S. legal team and outside counsel.
• Lead or support legal projects and process improvement initiatives by maintaining contract templates, clause libraries, risk matrices, and other internal legal resources.

What you'll need

• Qualified legal student in the U.S. with 1+ years of legal experience, which may include law school experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of employees, corporate departments, and senior management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment with the ability to identify legal issues and escalate questions as appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Demonstrated ability to deliver creative, thoughtful, and business-oriented solutions that appropriately balance legal risk and business growth
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new subject matter and take on additional responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while managing competing priorities

Details

• Location: Seattle, WA, USA
• Base pay: $40/hour in the Seattle market, varying by market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience