Korea Lead Special Investigator

Description

Counsel - Special Investigations, Legal and Compliance

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role -

Counsel - Special Investigations, Legal and Compliance leads investigations in South Korea involving alleged violations of law and/or GM policy, including fraud, intellectual property theft, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, bribery, FCPA-related matters, and records falsification. The role also provides legal and compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and other key compliance matters. In addition, this position develops compliance communications and training to strengthen GM's culture of integrity.

As a member of the GM Legal Staff, Counsel partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, timely, and high-integrity support while upholding GM's standards for safety, compliance, accountability, transparency, quality, cost discipline, business knowledge, and teamwork.

What You 'll Do -

• Lead investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, and other potential violations of law or GM policy.

• Gather and document evidence, conduct interviews, and maintain investigation records in line with professional standards.

• Communicate investigation status, findings, and recommendations clearly and promptly to relevant stakeholders.

• Provide legal and compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and related matters in South Korea.

• Develop and deliver compliance messaging, leadership communications, and employee training.

• Conduct due diligence on proposed business partners and assess business activities for compliance risk.

• Partner with Audit, Security, HR, and other stakeholders on investigations, monitoring, audit activities, and Legal department objectives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) -

• Law degree from an accredited college/university or license to practice law in South Korea.

• 5-10 years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department, including employment law, compliance, investigations, and/or prior prosecutorial experience.

• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience leading investigations into alleged fraud, misconduct, or other legal and policy violations.

• Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, including FCPA principles, relevant South Korean law, export compliance, and conflicts of interest.

• Sound understanding of key legal principles and current legislation in South Korea and the broader region.

• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving ability, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and discretion.

• Ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across Legal, Compliance, and business teams.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally with minimal advance notice.

• Residence in South Korea, or ability to relocate to South Korea.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) -

• Experience in prosecutorial, regulatory, white-collar, or internal investigations roles.

• Experience conducting third-party due diligence and evaluating compliance risk in commercial relationships.

• Experience supporting compliance monitoring, audit follow-up, and fraud risk assessment.

• Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions that balance legal, compliance, and operational needs.

• Strong understanding of GM operations, global business environments, and the South Korean business and cultural landscape.

• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and lead projects through completion with minimal supervision.

• Experience developing fraud awareness or compliance training and leading compliance awareness initiatives.

• Ability to understand, at a high level, technologies and issues associated with GM operations.

• Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 (Monday) at 11:59 PM
• How to Apply: Submit your application online via the GM Career Site (resume and cover letter required in English).
• Selection Process:
  
  Application Submission → Resume Screening → Phone Screening → Video Assessment → Interview & Writing Assignment → Medical Examination → Onboarding
• After submitting your application, you will receive a Personal Information (PI) consent form via the email address you provided. Your application will only be reviewed once the PI consent form has been completed and submitted.
• Preference will be given to candidates eligible under applicable employment protection laws.
• Please apply only if you do not require sponsorship to work in South Korea now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.
• Any false information in your application or qualifications may result in disqualification.
• For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]