Job Description

Job Announcement: Attorney

Location: New York, NY (scheduled to open in June)

Employment Type: Full-Time, in-person

Application Deadline: 23 rd May, 2025 (Friday)

About Daeryun Law Firm LLC

Founded in 2018, Daeryun Law Firm LLC has rapidly grown to become one of the most recognized law firms in South Korea by 2025. Daeryun is well known for its exceptional legal services across corporate law, international transactions, general litigation, and more, with a team of specialized attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, patent attorneys, and labor consultants collaborating to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

With 43 offices across South Korea, Daeryun leads the nation’s legal market and provides seamless cross-border services to both government entities and private sectors in South Korea and Japan through strategic partnerships with prominent Japanese law firms. Now, Daeryun seeks to expand its network to the United States, forming partnerships with U.S. law firms and attorneys to provide high-quality, cross-border legal services in both the U.S. and South Korea.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at

We are looking for a managing attorney to join us in advancing the global legal market from New York, the economic capital of the world. If you are an attorney seeking exceptional growth opportunities with Daeryun, please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, a writing sample and your expected salary to dr_gm@daeryunlaw.co.kr. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

[Operational]

· Office Leadership and Startup Oversight – Lead the establishment and early-stage operations of the New York office, including administrative setup, hiring, compliance, and coordination with external vendors and regulators

· Team Management and Mentorship – Supervise, train, and mentor paralegals and junior attorneys; foster a collaborative and accountable work environment; oversee workload distribution and professional development

· Bicultural Firm Coordination – Maintain consistent and effective communication with the headquarters in Seoul to ensure alignment in strategy, reporting, and workflow integration across jurisdictions

· Strategic Planning – Contribute to long-term firm growth by identifying practice opportunities, improving internal processes, and aligning the office’s goals with the firm’s global vision

· Content Contribution and Thought Leadership – Write articles, client alerts, and legal insights for the firm’s website and publications; represent the firm in legal forums, conferences, and speaking engagements as appropriate

[Legal]

· Legal Practice Management – Handle a broad range of transactional matters, including international trade and investment, international arbitration, and general experience in criminal litigation

Required Qualifications

· Licensed and in good standing with the New York State Bar

· Minimum of 5 years of legal practice, with at least 2 years in a leadership or law firm management role

· Team management and operational experience, with strong task prioritization and problem-solving skills

· Self-starter and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities during a firm’s startup and growth phase

· Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills; ability to liaise with both local and international clients and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working with international clients at a major U.S. or international law firm, or in-house legal team with cross-border work

· Experience as a sole practitioner and managing an independent law office

• Prior involvement in legal education, publishing, or professional seminars

Salary information: $170,000 ~

(Negotiable. Adjustments based on skills, experience, and performance.)

※ Please indicate your desired salary in the application e-mail.

What We Offer

· Opportunities for professional and career development

· Engagement in global legal projects to enhance international expertise

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter, a writing sample and your expected salary to dr_gm@daeryunlaw.co.kr. For the email subject line, please include “NY Attorney – [Your Name].” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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