In Tae (Dennis) Lee
Attorney At Law (D.C., US)
Seoul
Summary
Ambitious Corporate Lawyer works effectively in fluid and fast-paced environment to effectively set and execute on priorities. Comfortable balancing competing stakeholders and risks to reach acceptable business outcomes. Learns new areas of law quickly and advises company to solve complex challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
In-house Counsel
SK On
12.2024 - Current
- Providing legal support for corporate compliance and regulatory matters
- Advising on contract negotiations and corporate governance
Senior Sales Account Manager
SK On
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Led a team of sales associates to manage a top-tier automotive client
- Negotiated pricing based on cost analysis and managed production line changes
- Claim handling, compensation negotiations, and quality issue resolutions
- Provided policy guidance on IRA and USMCA compliance
- Coordinated technical and production changes with the client and internal teams (plant installation, procurement, legal etc)
Business Development Manager
SK Innovation E&S
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Established an overseas office in Jakarta for market expansion
- Conducted market intelligence and recruited investment experts
- Managed administrative tasks, including permit acquisition
Manager of Sales
SK Energy
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Managed petroleum product sales (sulfur, eco-friendly asphalt) in domestic and international markets (China, Japan)
- Negotiated and oversaw sales contracts (pricing, logistics, payment terms) with domestic and overseas clients, and vessel & storage sharing deals with Japanese trading houses
- Continuously made adjustments to contract clauses to protect the interests of SK Energy
- Developed a sulfur price prediction model using SPSS
- Planned and executed an eco-friendly asphalt product launch
- Led investment projects, including eco-friendly asphalt production and pipeline construction
- Established social benefit and cost analysis structure for the eco-friendly asphalt with ESG team
Strategy Consultant
KPMG Korea (Samjong KPMG)
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Delivered overseas expansion strategies for top-tier home appliance manufacturer, financial firm and trading house (Australia, Hong Kong and China respectively)
- Developed growth strategies for a Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturer
Sales Associate
Daewoo E&C
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Conducted market intelligence for the MENA region
- Stationed in both Libya and Seoul for regional business operations
First Lieutenant
Republic of Korea Air Force
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Negotiated US Air Force participation in the ROK Air Show
- Trained commissioned and non-commissioned officers for overseas assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
The London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
London, England 05.2005 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Korean National Institute for Lifelong Education
11.2022 - 02.2024
Non-Degree Program - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
11.2022 - 08.2023
Skills
- Economic Modelling
- Legal Expertise
- Business Development & Sales Strategy
- Contract & Price Negotiation
- Market Intelligence & Investment Analysis
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Certification
Bar Admission/License - State Bar Association.
Timeline
In-house Counsel
SK On
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Korean National Institute for Lifelong Education
11.2022 - 02.2024
Non-Degree Program - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
11.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Sales Account Manager
SK On
04.2022 - 11.2024
Business Development Manager
SK Innovation E&S
01.2022 - 03.2022
Manager of Sales
SK Energy
04.2013 - 12.2021
Strategy Consultant
KPMG Korea (Samjong KPMG)
09.2011 - 04.2013
Sales Associate
Daewoo E&C
07.2010 - 08.2011
First Lieutenant
Republic of Korea Air Force
07.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
The London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
05.2005 - 02.2025
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