--- title: 'Senior Legal Counsel at 42dot' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-legal-counsel-42dot-pangyo-software-dream-center-south-k7crn27k3czn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-11' --- # Senior Legal Counsel at 42dot - **Company:** [42dot](https://feeny.ai/companies/42dot) - **Location:** Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/42dot/795347d3-d27d-44ea-989f-2b1ba10329a2 ## Job description ## About the Team & Mission 42dot의 사내 변호사는 빠르게 성장하는 자율주행기술과 SDV, Physical AI의 비전에 맞춰 법적 리스크 분석, 계약서 작성 및 검토 등 업무를 담당하며, 42dot의 기술과 비전을 실현하는데 필요한 법률적 환경을 조성합니다. ## Responsibilities - 해외지사 관리 및 글로벌계약 검토, 법률자문 - 해외지사 규정정비 및 해외-HQ간 법률적 이슈 대응 - 자율주행기술/자동차소프트웨어 관련 글로벌 규제검토 및 대응 - 개인정보, Data, IP, AI 관련 기업법무, 그외 해외법령 검토 ## Qualifications - 해외변호사 자격 필수, 해외법무업무 경력 5년 이상 13년 이하 - 영문계약 검토 및 비즈니스 영어 가능 및 한국어 Bilingaul 필수 - 개인정보, AI관련 법령, 회사법, IT 분야 관련 업무 경험 - IT, 모빌리티 산업/서비스에 대한 관심 및 이해 - 적극적이며 자기주도적인 업무 태도 및 커뮤니케이션 역량 보유 ## Preferred Qualifications - 로펌 기업법무 또는 회사 사내 변호사 경험 - 한국변호사자격 동시보유자 우대, 해외변호사 자격 중 미국변호사 자격 우대 - 지식 재산권 관련 업무 경험 - 미국 캘리포니아/베트남/폴란드 향 법률 업무경력자 우대 Interview Process - 서류 전형 - 1차 면접 (화상, 1시간 내외) - 2차 면접 (대면 혹은 화상, 3시간 내외) - 처우 협의·입사 Additional Information - 전형 절차는 일정 및 진행 상황에 따라 일부 변경될 수 있으며, 각 전형 결과는 등록하신 이메일로 개별 안내드립니다. - 지원서 제출 시 주민등록번호, 가족관계, 혼인 여부, 연봉, 사진, 신체조건, 출신 지역 등 채용절차법상 요구 금지된 정보는 제외 부탁드립니다. - 지원서 접수 중 오류가 발생하거나 기타 문의 사항이 있을 경우, recruit@42dot.ai로 문의해 주시기 바랍니다. - 국가보훈대상자 및 취업보호 대상자는 관계법령에 따라 우대합니다. - 장애인 고용 촉진 및 직업재활법에 따라 장애인 등록증 소지자를 우대합니다. - 42dot은 의뢰하지 않은 서치펌의 이력서를 받지 않으며, 요청하지 않은 이력서에 대해 수수료를 지불하지 않습니다. - 지원서 내용 중 허위 사실이 발견될 경우, 입사가 취소될 수 있습니다. - 인터뷰 프로세스 종료 후 지원자의 동의하에 평판조회가 진행될 수 있습니다. - 3개월의 수습기간이 적용될 수 있습니다. ## About 42dot ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: 42dot is a mobility AI company building software‑defined vehicles (SDV), autonomous driving platforms, and AI‑powered mobility services, operating as the global software center for Hyundai Motor Group. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company; acquired in 2022) - **Headquarters**: Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do, South Korea (also offices in Sunnyvale, USA and Warsaw, Poland) - **Founded**: 2019 (originally named CODE42.ai) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Automotive, Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV), Autonomous Driving - **Target customers**: B2B (Hyundai Motor Group, OEMs, fleet operators); B2C (via the TAP! autonomous mobility platform) - **Mission / purpose**: “We envision a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self‑managing urban transportation operating system.” [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) ## Products & Services - **Software‑Defined Vehicle (SDV)**: Core technology that enables continuous over‑the‑air updates and data‑driven services, turning vehicles into programmable platforms. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) - **Autonomous EV (AEV)**: Autonomous electric vehicles developed with SDV technology for safer, new mobility experiences. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) - **TAP! (Autonomous Mobility Platform)**: A unified platform for autonomous ride‑hailing and shuttle services, aimed at popularizing autonomous mobility. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) - **42dot LLM**: A large language model for Korean‑English integrated understanding, built on proprietary data and infrastructure, outperforming comparable‑sized models. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) - **Data Platform**: Connects vehicle, road, and transportation data to enable smart mobility services. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) - **Fleet Management & On‑Demand Shuttle**: Services for efficient fleet operation and demand‑responsive transportation. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary) - **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: ~$458.72M raised to date across multiple rounds (conflicting reports indicate a much higher figure – LinkedIn lists $501.4B, likely a data error). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) / [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors, POSCO Capital, Shinhan Financial Group, WE Ventures. Hyundai Motor Company acquired 42dot in August 2022 for ~$349M. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) - **Growth Signals**: - **Employees**: ~506 (as of early 2026), monthly headcount growth of +1.1%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) - **Job postings**: 105 active openings; quarterly job growth +18%. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) - **Global footprint**: Offices in South Korea, USA, Poland, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) - **Patents**: 51 filed, covering autonomous cars, neural networks, and automotive technologies. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) ## Competitive Advantages - **Hyundai Motor Group Backing**: Full integration with a top‑5 global automaker provides resources, manufacturing capability, and a ready market for SDV and autonomous technologies. - **End‑to‑End SDV Stack**: Owns the full stack from vehicle E/E architecture and OS to cloud platform and AI models (42dot LLM), enabling rapid iteration and differentiation. - **Proprietary AI & Data**: In‑house large language model and data platform give a unique edge in mobility AI. - **First‑Mover in Korean Autonomous Mobility**: TAP! platform positions 42dot to lead the domestic autonomous ride‑hailing market. ## Strategic Focus - Accelerate the transition to software‑defined vehicles across Hyundai Group. - Scale TAP! autonomous mobility services to achieve mass adoption. - Deepen AI capabilities (LLM, active learning, perception) for both vehicle and fleet intelligence. - Expand global engineering presence (Poland, USA) to attract top talent and serve international markets. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven**: Work on the future of mobility – SDV, autonomous driving, and AI – at the intersection of automotive and software. - **Hybrid / Remote Flexibility**: Some roles are listed as “Remote or Hybrid”; many positions at the South Korea HQ are in‑office, while offices in Sunnyvale and Warsaw offer hybrid options. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/42dot) - **Employee Sentiment**: Employer rating of **3.9 / 5.0** on LinkedIn (24 reviews), with compensation at 3.6, culture at 3.5, and work‑life balance at 3.4. [kr.linkedin.com](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) - **Engineering Culture**: Heavy technical workforce (>34% engineers), with talent from top firms like Hyundai Motor, Samsung, Naver, and Kakao. - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly expanding engineering team (18% quarterly job increase), global exposure, and chances to work on cutting‑edge AI and automotive tech. ## Sources 1. [42dot.ai](https://www.42dot.ai/) 2. [42dot.ai Company page](https://42dot.ai/company) 3. [builtin.com – 42dot Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/42dot) 4. [kr.linkedin.com – 42dot Company Profile](https://kr.linkedin.com/company/42dot) 5. [cbinsights.com – 42dot Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code42ai) ## Other roles at 42dot - [Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-hr-business-partner-hrbp-42dot-pangyo-software-dream-center-south-dzcsgnqm2r6d) — Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea - [Sr. Software Integration Engineer, Autonomy](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-software-integration-engineer-autonomy-42dot-sunnyvale-y5rqw18qyzm7) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Sr. Calibration, Mapping & Localization Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-calibration-mapping-localization-engineer-42dot-sunnyvale-4mp6kdj7fyg0) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Software Integration Engineer, Autonomy](https://feeny.ai/job/software-integration-engineer-autonomy-42dot-sunnyvale-6ctfkx8q5w8q) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Calibration, Mapping & Localization Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/calibration-mapping-localization-engineer-42dot-sunnyvale-9n5c2ech0bck) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-machine-learning-engineer-autonomy-42dot-sunnyvale-f0ydgbdsp6ap) — Sunnyvale, CA - [Recruiting Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/recruiting-coordinator-42dot-sunnyvale-ecpb3qb5sbrz) — Sunnyvale, CA - [[집중채용] Edge AI SW Engineer (Autonomous Driving)](https://feeny.ai/job/edge-ai-sw-engineer-autonomous-driving-42dot-pangyo-software-dream-center-south-mfcfrsmenmva) — Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea - [Technical Program Manager (Software)](https://feeny.ai/job/technical-program-manager-software-42dot-pangyo-software-dream-center-south-1bc59gdcxk1e) — Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea - [Product Planning Team Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/product-planning-team-lead-42dot-pangyo-software-dream-center-south-v6sxb9693hr8) — Pangyo Software Dream Center South, South Korea