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Senior Legal Counsel – Automotive Regulation

Hyundai Motor Company · Seoul, South Korea · Onsite · ₩12,000,000 - ₩17,000,000/year
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Position Overview

Location: Seoul, South Korea South Korea flag
Compensation: ₩12,000,000 - ₩17,000,000/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Automotive Regulation

Hyundai Motor Company is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel for its Legal Division at 12 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul. You will navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and autonomous driving technology across Korea, the EU, and North America.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on Korean Motor Vehicle Management Act compliance, type approval, and vehicle safety certification requirements
  • Monitor and advise on EU Battery Regulation, US IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) EV tax credit rules, and Korean subsidy programs
  • Draft and review regulatory submissions to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT)
  • Manage product liability litigation and recall procedures under Korean Product Liability Act
  • Develop compliance frameworks for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment under Korea's emerging AV regulations

Requirements

  • Korean 변호사 licence with 6-10 years of regulatory or automotive industry experience
  • Knowledge of Korean automotive regulations and international vehicle safety standards (UN-ECE, FMVSS)
  • Experience with product liability or regulatory compliance in manufacturing sectors
  • Fluency in English; experience working with EU or US regulatory bodies is a strong advantage

Compensation

₩12,000,000 - ₩17,000,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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