Overview
General Counsel Jobs in Seoul, South Korea at The Sylvan Group
Title: General Counsel
Company: The Sylvan Group
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Company Description The Sylvan Group is a Singapore-based investment firm specializing in strategic Pan-Asian buyouts across sectors supported by long-term structural trends. firm leverages a strong network of Asia’s top-tier conglomerates. The Sylvan Group focuses on market-leading enterprises and partners closely with management teams to unlock value.
What you’ll do
· Own and lead the legal, regulatory and compliance function across the Group and its affiliates — while remaining hands-on
· Run M&A and investment transactions end-to-end, from term sheet through closing, and draft and negotiate core deal documents yourself
· Manage disputes across jurisdictions and oversee fund-level and regulatory matters, including engagement with the Monetary Authority of Singapore
· Sit on the front line of portfolio management, partnering with management teams to drive value and prepare exits
· Serve as the senior legal partner to the CEO and investment team, and manage external counsel for cost and quality
What we’re looking for
· 10+ years of legal experience
· Dual bar admission — Korea and the US (or UK)
· Experience at a US or other leading international law firm (preferred); additional experience at a Korean law firm is a strong plus
· In-house counsel experience valued
· Fluency in both English and Korean — essential
· A track record across corporate/M&A, disputes, and regulatory matters
· Strong commercial judgment and the seniority to lead — someone who finds the path to “yes” while protecting the firm, and can say “no” when it matters
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Compensation & why join
· competitive compensation, with a performance-bonus structure aligned with our investment team — you share in what you help create
· Full ownership of the legal function, with real deal exposure and a seat at the table from day one
· A front-line role across investments and portfolio value creation, with direct access to the decision-makers
Based in Seoul
