U Jeong Jang
Lawyer
Seongnam-si
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Counsel
GFFG Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Knotted, Downtowner, Clap Pizza
- Led the sale of a subsidiary, handling negotiations, legal due diligence, and contract reviews (MOU, SPA, SHA)
- Provided legal advisory on M&A transactions and investment strategies
- Assisted in post-merger integration (PMI), ensuring compliance with warranties and covenants, managing labor and HR issues, resolving contract disputes, and overseeing IP portfolio management
- Managed stock option grants and execution
- Conducted regulatory compliance reviews related to business operations
- Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts across various business functions
- Oversaw, manage, handle and provide legal counsel on intellectual property (IP) management, including trademark registration and disputes
- Advised on legal matters related to overseas expansion, including labor laws, trademarks, and IP rights
- Drafted and reviewed joint venture agreements for U.S
- Operations
- Handled and managed trademark infringement disputes and enforcement actions under unfair competition laws
- Knotted, Downtowner, Clap Pizza
Legal Counsel
Library Company
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Entertainment & Media Startup
- Developed an internal compliance framework, including corporate policies and risk monitoring systems
- Managed and handled copyright and licensing disputes, including contract negotiations with international authors(including Hisaishi Jo)
- Advised on investment transactions, including convertible bond acquisitions and legal due diligence
- Assisted in preparing for an IPO, including legal structuring and compliance readiness
- Designed standard contract templates for various entertainment sectors (concerts, musicals, artist management, film, OTT)
- Provided legal support for board meetings and shareholder assemblies
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure legal compliance across business operations
- Assisted in debt recovery and investment-related legal matters
- International Legal Support: Advised on overseas business expansion, including subsidiary formation and foreign investments
- Drafted and reviewed international contracts, including licensing and co-production agreements
- Worked on contract negotiations for UK and U.S
- Musical productions
- Negotiated licensing agreements with global content companies(including Disney) and artists
- Coordinated with international law firms, accounting firms, and business partners
- Entertainment & Media Startup
Legal Counsel
Humax Group
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Humax Mobility
- Provided legal advisory for international subsidiaries (Japan, U.S., and Europe) on corporate transactions
- Drafted and reviewed global commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, licensing agreements, and NDAs
- Managed cross-border disputes, including unpaid invoices, product defects, and maritime transportation claims
- Supported M&A transactions, including business sales, acquisitions, and due diligence
- Handled intellectual property disputes, including patent and licensing issues
- Led corporate compliance initiatives, advising on labor laws, competition regulations, and regulatory investigations
- Provided corporate governance support, including legal guidance on board meetings and shareholder procedures
- Humax Mobility
Managing Partner
Insight Partners Law Office
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Led M&A transactions, including deal structuring, legal due diligence, and contract negotiations (SPA, SHA)
- Managed PMI (Post-Merger Integration), overseeing labor law compliance, regulatory adjustments, and operational integration
- Provided legal advisory on joint ventures and startup investments, drafting and negotiating relevant agreements
- Provided legal advisory on IP law, drafting and reviewing licensing agreements for the entertainment, gaming, and medical sectors
- Handled corporate litigation and dispute resolution
Associate Attorney
Jungwon Law Firm
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided legal advisory on commercial contracts, public sector projects, and regulatory compliance
- Represented clients in civil and criminal litigation
Legal Intern
Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office
01.2018 - 02.2018
Law Student Summer Legal Intern
Hankyul Law Firm
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Corporate Advisory Team
- Corporate Advisory Team
Paralegal
Mercedes-Benz Korea
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Legal Team
- Assisted with contract review and compliance projects
- Managed IP-related legal documentation
- Legal Team
Education
B.A. - Global Economics
Sungkyunkwan University
03.2009 - 02.2015
J.D. - undefined
Ewha Womans University Law School
03.2016 - 02.2019
Skills
- Corporate Law
- M&A
- Contract Negotiation
- Compliance
- Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Arbitration
- Bilingual Legal Expertise
- International Business
- IP Law
- Cross-border Investments
- Multinational Licensing Agreements
Professional Training And Continuing Education
- Finance & Banking Law Program, Seoul National University
- Corporate Compliance & Risk Management Training, Korean Bar Association
- International Trade & Competition Law Course, Korean Bar Association
- Barbri U.S. Bar Exam Preparation (California)
Awards And International Experience
- 1st Winner, 2009 UoB-SKKU Joint Undergraduate Economic Research Conference
- 2020 Harvard Model United Nations (MUN) Delegate
- 2020 Participant, ALSA (Asian Law Students’ Association) International Forum
Bar Admissions And Certifications
- South Korean Bar Admission, 2020, 5+ years
- California Bar Exam Attempted, 1318.34
- Certified Personal Information Manager, Level 1
Certification
Lawyer
Timeline
General Counsel
GFFG Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Legal Counsel
Library Company
04.2024 - 07.2024
Legal Counsel
Humax Group
12.2022 - 12.2023
Managing Partner
Insight Partners Law Office
12.2020 - 12.2022
Associate Attorney
Jungwon Law Firm
06.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Intern
Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office
01.2018 - 02.2018
Law Student Summer Legal Intern
Hankyul Law Firm
01.2017 - 02.2017
J.D. - undefined
Ewha Womans University Law School
03.2016 - 02.2019
Paralegal
Mercedes-Benz Korea
03.2015 - 06.2015
B.A. - Global Economics
Sungkyunkwan University
03.2009 - 02.2015
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