ANDREA KYOUNG LEE
Corporate Counsel
Yongin City
Summary
Reliable in-house counsel with superior multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of financial and other areas of laws with strong track record of maintaining professionalism and delivering high-quality, accurate legal guidance to the business side.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior General Counsel for IB Division
Woori Bank
9 2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough review and drafting of diverse legal documents, including facility agreements, syndicated loan documents, agency agreements, mortgage agreements, NDAs, LOIs, LOCs, and various guarantee documents.
- Implemented meticulous oversight of compliance systems across international branches, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
General Counsel
National Pension Service
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Reviewed and drafted the Limited Partnership Agreements, NDAs, Side Letter, MFN and amendments for deals involving NPS investments as a limited partner.
- Orchestrated negotiations with General Partner (GP) counsels and their legal representatives across NPS' blind funds and projects, refining terms to align with strategic objectives.
- Provided oversight on voting rights decisions as a shareholder for various foreign-invested shares, while vigilantly monitoring potential breaches of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act within the organization.
General Counsel
KPMG Korea Samjong Accounting Corp.
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with KPMG Global to review and negotiate license agreements and partnership agreements, fostering strategic alignment and compliance with legal frameworks.
- Defended in transfer pricing tax investigations while overseeing and directing transfer pricing documentation projects for prominent clients such as Samsung C&T, Hyundai Motors, BMW, and others.
- Negotiated and facilitated cooperation with the National Tax Service (NTS) to establish Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) terms for a diverse clientele, notably including Hyundai and Kia automobile companies.
General Counsel
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Reviewed a wide spectrum of legal agreements including EPC agreements, license agreements, sales agreements, etc. Expertly navigated complex legal scenarios including China joint venture issues, liquidation cases, anti-trust litigation, anti-dumping cases, maritime incidents, and more. Additionally, managed the company's internal compliance system, legal updates, and international legal affairs.
- As the sole in-house counsel, assumed a multifaceted role covering contract review, litigation management, negotiations, compliance oversight, and overall legal strategy. Evolved into a comprehensive legal professional catering to the diverse needs of a manufacturing enterprise.
General Counsel
KPMG Korea Samjong Accounting Corp.
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Crafted benchmarking studies for comparable companies utilizing extensive databases, conducted interviews for economic analysis, and prepared Transfer Pricing planning, documentation reports, and opinion letters.
Education
M.A. (J.D. Equivalent) in U.S., International Law -
Handong International Law School
01.2009 - 04.2011
B.A. (Major in International Development Studies, Minor in Advanced East Asian Studies) - undefined
McGill University
01.2004 - 04.2008
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St.John’s Ravenscourt High School
01.2002 - 04.2004
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Seoul Foreign Language High School
01.2000 - 04.2002
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Contract Review
- Client Communication
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Financial Law
Admissions
District of Columbia Bar
December 2012
Timeline
General Counsel
National Pension Service
03.2017 - 09.2019
General Counsel
KPMG Korea Samjong Accounting Corp.
11.2015 - 03.2017
General Counsel
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2015
General Counsel
KPMG Korea Samjong Accounting Corp.
09.2012 - 07.2013
M.A. (J.D. Equivalent) in U.S., International Law -
Handong International Law School
01.2009 - 04.2011
B.A. (Major in International Development Studies, Minor in Advanced East Asian Studies) - undefined
McGill University
01.2004 - 04.2008
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St.John’s Ravenscourt High School
01.2002 - 04.2004
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Seoul Foreign Language High School
01.2000 - 04.2002
Senior General Counsel for IB Division
Woori Bank
9 2019 - Current
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