Advise Explera South Korea on contracts, licensing, employment and data protection.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to be the local legal point of contact for Explera South Korea, working closely with the country manager and with our Hong Kong headquarters, through which all group legal and statutory frameworks are governed.
You will work with the Tourism Promotion Act, PIPA, the Labor Standards Act and supplier and partner contracts, and manage external counsel where needed.
Key responsibilities
1. Contracts & commercial
- Draft, review and negotiate partner, supplier and service agreements
- Align local contracts with the templates provided by the Hong Kong legal team
2. Licensing & corporate compliance
- Keep business licences, registrations and corporate records up to date
- Coordinate final approvals and statutory filings with the Hong Kong headquarters
3. Employment & data protection
- Advise HR on employment contracts, policies and disputes
- Maintain data protection compliance and respond to data requests
4. Disputes & risk
- Handle claims and complaints and manage external counsel
- Train teams on contract basics and compliance
Requirements
- Law degree; Korean Bar admission or several years of in-house legal experience in Korea
- 4+ years of corporate, commercial or in-house legal practice in South Korea
- Experience with travel, hospitality or services businesses is a plus
- Korean and business English (drafting and negotiation)
- Clear, practical advice that the business can act on
- Valid right to work in South Korea
Why join Explera DMC?
- Work closely with the country manager and the Hong Kong headquarters
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
- Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements
Skills and Languages
Languages
- Korean
- Native
- English
- Fluent
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Commercial law
- Employment law
- Data protection
- Regulatory compliance
Education
Law degree
Questions about this role
What does the Legal Advisor – South Korea at Explera do?
Advise Explera South Korea on contracts, licensing, employment and data protection. Day to day, the role includes: draft, review and negotiate partner, supplier and service agreements; align local contracts with the templates provided by the Hong Kong legal team; keep business licences, registrations and corporate records up to date.
Where is the Legal Advisor – South Korea role based, and is it remote?
Location: Seoul, South Korea. Work mode: Hybrid. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Korea Co., Ltd., part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 4–10 years. Education: Law degree. Languages: Korean (Native), English (Fluent). Key requirement: Law degree; Korean Bar admission or several years of in-house legal experience in Korea.
What is the salary for the Legal Advisor – South Korea?
₩55,000,000 – ₩85,000,000 / year. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.
What are the working days and hours?
Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00 with a 60-minute break (8 working hours a day). Overtime and any rota changes follow the employment contract and local law.
How do I apply for the Legal Advisor – South Korea?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/legal-advisor-south-korea-seoul-krlg26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate).
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 23 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
