George Hyojin Lee

  • 外国律师
  • T. +82-2-3404-6958
  • F. +82-2-3404-0803
  • E. george.lee@bkl.co.kr

介绍

George Hyojin Lee is a foreign attorney at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC. Mr. Lee specializes in labor and employment.

Mr. Lee advises multinational companies operating in Korea, providing comprehensive legal advice across all aspects of HR and employment to help clients conduct their business in Korea in a stable and compliant manner and effectively address employment-related issues.

In particular, he advises on a broad range of HR and employment matters throughout the entire business lifecycle—from market entry into Korea to ongoing operations and eventual closure. He provides practical guidance on key Korean labor law issues, including termination of employment, wages, and working hours, helping clients navigate frequently arising employment challenges in Korea.

Mr. Lee also has extensive experience conducting internal investigations involving employee misconduct, workplace harassment, and sexual harassment. Drawing on his background in corporate and tax advisory, he further provides comprehensive advice on HR and employment issues arising in corporate restructuring, M&As, separation negotiations, and contract arrangements.

履历

2022-至今 Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2021-2022 RSM US LLP
2013-2016 Trading & Investment Group, Samsung C&T Corporation

主要业务案例

Advised Company A on HR system setup in Korea, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts and Rules of Employment
Advised Company B on executive service agreements, separation negotiations, and retirement/severance payments
Assisted Company C with drafting separation agreements and advising on non-compete and confidentiality issues
Advised Company D on disputes involving unfair dismissal and disciplinary procedures
Conducted internal investigations for Company E concerning workplace harassment and employee misconduct
Advised Company A on HR system setup in Korea, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts and Rules of Employment
Advised Company B on executive service agreements, separation negotiations, and retirement/severance payments
Assisted Company C with drafting separation agreements and advising on non-compete and confidentiality issues
Advised Company D on disputes involving unfair dismissal and disciplinary procedures
Conducted internal investigations for Company E concerning workplace harassment and employee misconduct
Advised Company F on employment transfer and related issues in connection with an M&A transaction
Assisted Company G with a restructuring and early retirement program
Advised Company H on industrial safety and serious accident compliance matters

学历

2021 The George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
2013 Hanyang University (B.A.)

资格

2022 New York
2020 AICPA (Virginia)