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Jungeun Julia Im

Associate General Counsel
Seoul

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven legal executive with 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal counsel within the medical device industry. Proven track record of managing complex cross-border transactions, mitigating risks, and driving business transformation across the Asia-Pacific region. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, skilled in aligning legal strategies with organizational goals to enable growth and operational excellence. Consistently recognized for excellence, receiving "S" (Successful) performance ratings for 8 consecutive cycles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate General Counsel, APAC / Legal Executive Director, Korea

Olympus APAC
01.2019 - Current
  • Directed legal operations across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Hong Kong, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations and corporate governance standards.
  • Leads the design and implementation of the APAC Legal Center of Excellence, focusing on legal operations maturity, cross-jurisdictional alignment, and onboarding.
  • Participate in Olympus APAC EEC (Extended Executive Committee) and Olympus Korea Executive Committee, contributing to regional and local business strategy.
  • Acts as legal business partner to the APAC Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIS) Division, Olympus’s largest global business unit with more than 70% global market share, supporting strategy-setting, distributor management, and commercial planning.
  • Provides legal support for major strategic initiatives including global organizational restructuring, SSD divestiture, and cross-border supply structuring in Vietnam.
  • Led the legal stream of a cross-border M&A project, reporting to the global executive committee. Oversaw merger clearance, post-merger integration, and coordinated counsel across the US, EU, Japan, and the Middle East.
  • Successfully managed a post-closing crisis in a Korea-based acquisition through internal investigation, forensic review, and legal renegotiation, resolving all risks within 31 days.
  • Coordinated APAC-side legal work on global recall and regulatory actions, including Medical Authority engagement, during APAC QARA Legal Lead role.
  • Advice on complex labor matters including negotiations with the labor union and workforce-related risk mitigation across the region.
  • Performance Recognition: Achieved 'S' (Successful) performance ratings for 8 consecutive cycles, reflecting consistent excellence in leadership and execution.

General Counsel

HDX Corporation – Korean Medical Device Manufacturer
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served as General Counsel of HDX, a Korea-headquartered medical device company specializing in radiotherapy equipment, dental imaging systems, diagnostic software, and surgical room infrastructure.
  • Advised executive leadership on legal risks, strategy, and governance across Korea, US, France, and distributor markets throughout Europe and Asia.
  • Managed international distributor relationships and negotiated cross-border contracts in regulated healthcare markets.
  • Directed all corporate legal matters including employment, privacy, intellectual property, and product liability.
  • Led dispute resolution efforts in Korea and abroad, including successful representation in SIAC arbitration.
  • Provided strategic legal support for regulatory approvals, product recalls, and compliance investigations in alignment with global standards.

Legal Associate – Litigation & Corporate Practice

Gawon Law Firm
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Represented clients in complex litigation, regulatory disputes, and constitutional law.
  • Played a leading role in challenging the constitutionality of the Waste Management Act, contributing to broader legislative impact.
  • Recovered over KRW 30B in tort litigation for a financial company and defended government entities in public liability claims.
  • Advised on corporate matters including joint ventures, franchising, licensing, labor, and real estate.

Education

J.D. -

SungKyunKwan Law School
Seoul
02.2015

Skills

  • Strategic Legal Counsel

  • Cross-Border Transaction Management

  • Risk Mitigation & Crisis Management

  • Regulatory Compliance Expertise

  • Corporate Governance Leadership

  • Internal Investigations

Languages

  • Korean, native
  • English, fluent – TOEIC 990/990

Qualifications - Bar Admission

Korean Bar Association (Admitted 2015)

Timeline

Associate General Counsel, APAC / Legal Executive Director, Korea

Olympus APAC
01.2019 - Current

General Counsel

HDX Corporation – Korean Medical Device Manufacturer
01.2016 - 01.2019

Legal Associate – Litigation & Corporate Practice

Gawon Law Firm
01.2015 - 01.2016

J.D. -

SungKyunKwan Law School

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