Nam Sae Hyun
Seoul,Korea
Summary
Seasoned legal professional with over 18 years of experience providing strategic legal counsel and compliance guidance to multinational corporations. Proven track record in managing complex legal matters, implementing compliance programs, and navigating regulatory landscapes in both Korean and international markets. Adept at assessing legal risks, developing policies, and providing practical solutions to drive compliant business growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Legal Counsel, Content
Netflix Entertainment Korea
Seoul, Korea
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Provided strategic legal guidance to senior management, balancing business objectives with legal risk management
- Led negotiation and drafting of various agreements including content license, development, production, and marketing contracts
- Developed and implemented global and localized production guidelines, creating standard contracts and streamlining procedures
- Conducted due diligence for content investments, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Monitored industry trends and law revisions, proactively assessing legal risks and devising mitigation strategies
Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Department
Otis Elevator
Seoul, Korea
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Served as the primary legal point of contact, managing all relevant legal and compliance matters for Korean operations
- Developed compliance training programs, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency and ensure adherence to regulations
- Reviewed Korean contracts and legal matters, reporting findings to HQ and bridging local operations with global standards
- Monitored regulatory developments, assessing impact on company operations and advising management on necessary policy changes
- Managed vendor compliance programs and participated in internal compliance audits
Legal Manager, Legal Department
Accenture
Seoul, Korea
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated high volumes of public and private sector commercial contracts
- Advised on matters related to commercial contracts, dispute resolution, privacy, and general legal compliance
- Conducted compliance training for employees on commercial and legal matters
- Participated in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and knowledge capital on various legal and business issues
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement proper internal compliance and contracting systems
Legal Specialist, Legal Department
CJ ENM
Seoul, Korea
09.2008 - 10.2012
- Managed legal affairs for all media subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Reviewed and negotiated various production-related contracts and licensing agreements
- Responded to inquiries and investigations from Korean government agencies
- Participated in developing and implementing a contract management system
- Monitored and tracked law changes impacting the business, advising management on necessary policy updates
Legal Specialist
Hyundai Autoever
Seoul, Korea
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated IT-related agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
- Supported, educated, and trained internal business teams on legal and compliance matters
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to structure and resolve contract issues
Education
Visiting Scholar -
University of California Irvine
USA09.2024
Master of Law - Entertainment and IT Law Major
University of Southern California
USA01.2012
Bachelor of Law -
Yonsei University
Seoul, Korea01.2006
Skills
- Strategic Legal Counsel and Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation and Drafting
- Compliance Program Development and Implementation
- Policy Creation and Employee Training
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
- Business-oriented Problem Solving
- Adaptability in Matrix Organizations
- Self-starter
- Strong drive for results
- Sense of ownership
- Excellent judgment capability
- Structural thinking process
- Proven ability to work independently
- Effectively across all levels of matrix organizations
Certifications
Attorney at Law, admitted to NY Bar, 2012
Attributes
- Self-starter with strong drive for results and sense of ownership
- Business-oriented approach to finding practical, compliant solutions
- Excellent judgment capability and structural thinking process
- Proven ability to work independently and effectively across all levels of matrix organizations
Languages
- Korean, Native
- English, Business Fluent
Timeline
Principal Legal Counsel, Content
Netflix Entertainment Korea
01.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Department
Otis Elevator
10.2016 - 12.2019
Legal Manager, Legal Department
Accenture
11.2012 - 10.2016
Legal Specialist, Legal Department
CJ ENM
09.2008 - 10.2012
Legal Specialist
Hyundai Autoever
07.2006 - 09.2008
Visiting Scholar -
University of California Irvine
Master of Law - Entertainment and IT Law Major
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Law -
Yonsei University
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