[WEBTOON] Paralegal

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Paralegal to join our Legal team. In this position, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across various areas of corporate law, including corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal principles, procedures, and documentation in a public company environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents, including preparing legal drafts, handling corporate correspondence, and maintaining minute books.
• Assist in managing shareholder communications and support the preparation of annual reports and proxy statements.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Prepare resolutions, meeting minutes, and agendas for board meetings, committee meetings, and shareholder meetings.
• Support M&A transactions by managing data rooms, assisting with due diligence, and preparing closing checklists and closing binders.
• Prepare resolutions, meeting minutes, and agendas for board meetings, committee meetings, and shareholder meetings.Assist in the drafting, review, and management of contracts and agreements.
• Maintain a contract database and track key contract terms and deadlines, ensuring they are up to date and compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance programs.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to our business.
• Support internal investigations and audits.
• Assist with litigation matters, including gathering documents, organizing case files, and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support legal proceedings.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including managing calendars, processing invoices, and handling expense reports.
• Maintain an organized filing system for all legal documents, ensuring easy retrieval and access.
• Monitor and report on developments in corporate governance and regulatory trends.
• Support ad hoc projects and other legal tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A paralegal certificate from an accredited program is preferred.
• At least 2-4 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably with a focus on corporate law and governance.
• Familiarity with corporate law principles and practices.    
• Understanding of legal research methods and resources.
• Knowledge of contract law and general business law.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with governance management software.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Required Qualifications:

• Spoken and written Korean fluency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with M&A.
• Experience with contract management software.
• Familiarity with SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements) and compliance regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, etc.) is a plus, but not required

What we offer:

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental!
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
• 401K Contributions 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

With approximately 170 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!