Eunmi Heather Kim
Seoul
Summary
Experienced bilingual legal counsel (Attorney-at-Law & Pharmacist) with 10+ years of progressive experience in multinational corporations and leading law firms. Specialized in healthcare regulation, corporate law, compliance, privacy, litigation, and cross-border commercial matters. Recognized for bridging legal and business perspectives in highly regulated industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Manager
JT International Korea
12.2023 - Current
- Lead legal operations for Korea market; advise senior management and HQ on strategic legal matters
- Managed legal review and compliance for a successful HTP device (Ploom) launch in a regulated market
- Directed a workforce reduction program (ERP); received Special Achievement Award for risk mitigation
- Led compliance efforts for marketing under the Tobacco Business Act and data privacy regulations
- Handled internal investigations, litigation (e.g., NWNP wage disputes), and legal trainings (antitrust, CoC)
Senior Legal Counsel
McDonald’s Korea
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided legal guidance on consumer complaints, mobile pay systems, and digitalization initiatives
- Advised on data privacy (PIPA) and food safety regulations
- Supported litigation involving accessibility for persons with disabilities
Senior Legal Counsel, Legal & Compliance
Samsung Biologics
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw legal compliance for cGMP manufacturing of mRNA-based products
- Supported large-scale construction project and contract lifecycle optimization
- Developed training materials on the Severe Accident Punishment Act
Associate, Healthcare Practice
Yoon & Yang LLC
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Advised leading global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies on regulatory and compliance issues related to MFDS approvals, advertising, product labelling, and KRPIA/FCPA compliance
- Provided strategic counsel on complex matters including clinical trials, data privacy, orphan drug applications, and health insurance pricing under Korea's National Health Insurance system
- Represented clients in high-stakes litigation, including patent infringement injunctions, criminal investigations (e.g The 'Invossa' and 'hamburger disease' cases), administrative disputes with the MFDS, and IP invalidation trials
- Advised on patent linkage systems, employee invention remuneration, and anti-graft law training materials
- Delivered external seminars on the K-Sunshine Act and inventive step requirements for pharmaceutical patents
- Played a central role in legal due diligence, legal audits, SOP development, and risk assessments related to antitrust, privacy, and corporate governance
Legal Counsel
Dong-A Socio Holdings
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Handled M&A legal due diligence and intra-group pharmaceutical transfers
- Managed IP disputes, employee invention compensation, and patent extensions
Summer Intern, Legal & Compliance
Novartis Korea
06.2012 - 08.2012
Winter Intern, Legal
HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service)
12.2011 - 02.2012
Education
J.D. -
Yonsei University Law School
B.S. - Pharmacy
Chung-Ang University
Skills
Legal analysis
Data privacy
Dispute resolution
Intellectual property
Contract law
Healthcare Industry
Early Experience
- Novartis Korea, Summer Intern, Legal & Compliance, 2012
- HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service), Winter Intern, Legal, 2011
Licenses And Bar Admission
- Attorney-at-Law, Korea, 2014
- Licensed Pharmacist, Korea
Timeline
Legal Manager
JT International Korea
12.2023 - Current
Senior Legal Counsel
McDonald’s Korea
11.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Legal Counsel, Legal & Compliance
Samsung Biologics
09.2021 - 03.2022
Associate, Healthcare Practice
Yoon & Yang LLC
06.2016 - 08.2021
Legal Counsel
Dong-A Socio Holdings
07.2014 - 05.2016
Summer Intern, Legal & Compliance
Novartis Korea
06.2012 - 08.2012
Winter Intern, Legal
HIRA (Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service)
12.2011 - 02.2012
B.S. - Pharmacy
Chung-Ang University
J.D. -
Yonsei University Law School
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