Job Abstract

LG's Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG we make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good”! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as Senior Counsel onsite in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Summary

Support and research for senior counsels to manage and/or lead in-house and work with outside legal counsels to minimize risks in the North America region and its subsidiaries (US, CI, AI, TN). Manage product liability litigation and advise on product safety. Provide legal services on compliance and regulatory issues to internal clients and respond to governmental inquiries on safety and regulatory matters to further business goals and minimize risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to internal clients on product safety and regulatory compliance
• Conduct fact investigation, review product, and regulation analysis to advise business units of legal risks and its mitigation plan
• Provide support on US/Canada government agency actions, investigations, or inquiries before agencies such as DOE, NRCan, EPA, FDA, FCC, CPSC, Health Canada, etc.
• Coordinate litigation case management with insurance companies and relevant internal clients
• Communicate with business units and manage outside counsel
• Conduct legal analysis to advise on product compliance, marketing, internal policy, and product safety, as needed
• Regulatory research and assess application to product
• Advise and support company’s strategy in identifying environmental related goals

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school with 2-4 years combined legal experience preferred
• Must be currently licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey or eligible to practice in New Jersey as in-house counsel
• English and Korean language proficiency required
• Strong legal research and document drafting skills
• Able to attend meetings as scheduled in different time zones
• Able to travel domestically
• Superior analytical skills
• Creative
• Team-oriented and collaborative

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take in account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies, where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.

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