Dentons Lee

Fair Trade, Labor and Employment

Senior Attorney (Admitted to the bar, California)

Certified Labor Attorney, Korea

Senior Attorney (Admitted to the bar, Korea)

Senior Attorney, Dentons Lee, 2024-present

Partner, Bae, Kim & Lee, 2022-2024

Legal Director, Kellogg Korea, Hong Kong & Taiwan, 2021-2022

Legal & Public Affairs Director, Pernod Ricard Korea, 2016-2021

Legal Team Leader, Lafarge Halla Cement, 2013-2016

Consultant, Bain & Company, 2010-2012

Associate Attorney, Law Firm Jahayeon, 2007-2008

Legal Manager, E-Land Group, 2005-2006

Associate Attorney, Law Firm Jahayeon, 2004-2005

English, Korean

Korean Bar Association

Seoul Bar Association

California Bar Association

Korean Association of Labor Consultant

University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2010, MBA

Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea, 2004

Yonsei University, 2000, LLB

Attorney Kim is a distinguished expert in employment and labor law, having served as a senior professional in the employment and labor practice group at a tier 1 law firm in Korea before joining Dentons Lee. Currently, as a senior professional of employment and labor team at Dentons Lee, she provides specialized employment and labor law advice to numerous domestic and international companies She possesses deep expertise in various facets of employment and labor law, including the Korean Labor Standards Act, the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, among others. Her proficiency extends beyond traditional legal counsel to encompass corporate law, making her a well-rounded advisor in the field.

In addition to her primary expertise in labor and employment law, Eunjee Kim has substantial experience in data privacy compliance. She is well-versed in the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and has successfully managed data privacy issues within large-scale employment transfers and M&A contexts, providing clients with critical guidance on data protection measures necessary for both domestic and international operations.

One of her unique strengths is her experience as a local General Counsel for a multinational corporation, which equips her with the practical insight needed to address complex legal issues from a corporate perspective. This enables her to provide practical, effective solutions to the challenges faced by businesses. Her clientele is diverse, spanning multinational corporations, international law firms seeking Korean employment law advice, and domestic companies in need of comprehensive legal counsel.

She was admitted to the Korean Bar in 2004 and the California Bar in 2017. Additionally, in 2010, she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School in the United States, further enhancing her ability to understand and navigate the complex issues that corporations face. Additionally, I hold a certified labor consultant qualification as a labor expert.