Special Investigator & Compliance Office
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Deputy Chief Compliance Officer on a full-time basis.
The Role –
Special Investions and Compliance lead investigations in South Korea involving alleged violations of law and/or GM policy, including fraud, intellectual property theft, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, bribery, FCPA-related matters, and records falsification. The role also provides compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and other key compliance matters. In addition, this position develops compliance communications and training to strengthen GM’s culture of integrity.
As a member of the GM Legal Staff, partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, timely, and high-integrity support while upholding GM’s standards for safety, compliance, accountability, transparency, quality, cost discipline, business knowledge, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do –
• Lead investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, and other potential violations of law or GM policy.
• Gather and document evidence, conduct interviews, and maintain investigation records in line with professional standards.
• Communicate investigation status, findings, and recommendations clearly and promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide legal and compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and related matters in South Korea.
• Develop and deliver compliance messaging, leadership communications, and employee training.
• Conduct due diligence on proposed business partners and assess business activities for compliance risk.
• Partner with Audit, Security, HR, and other stakeholders on investigations, monitoring, audit activities, and Legal department objectives.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) -
• Preferably Law degree from an accredited college/university or attorney license.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience at a major law firm or corporations including employment law, compliance, investigations, and/or prior prosecutorial experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading investigations into alleged fraud, misconduct, or other legal and policy violations.
• Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, including FCPA principles, relevant South Korean law, export compliance, and conflicts of interest.
• Sound understanding of key legal principles and current legislation in South Korea and the broader region.
• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving ability, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across Legal, Compliance, and business teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally with minimal advance notice.
• Residence in South Korea, or ability to relocate to South Korea.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) -
• Experience in prosecutorial, regulatory, white-collar, or internal investigations roles.
• Experience conducting third-party due diligence and evaluating compliance risk in commercial relationships.
• Experience supporting compliance monitoring, audit follow-up, and fraud risk assessment.
• Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions that balance legal, compliance, and operational needs.
• Strong understanding of GM operations, global business environments, and the South Korean business and cultural landscape.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and lead projects through completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing fraud awareness or compliance training and leading compliance awareness initiatives.
• Ability to understand, at a high level, technologies and issues associated with GM operations.
How We Hire -
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Application Deadline: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:59 PM
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How to Apply: Submit your application online via the GM Career Site (resume and cover letter required in English).
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Selection Process:
Application Submission → Resume Screening → Phone Screening → Video Assessment → Interview & Writing Assignment → Medical Examination → Onboarding
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After submitting your application, you will receive a Personal Information (PI) consent form via the email address you provided. Your application will only be reviewed once the PI consent form has been completed and submitted.
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Preference will be given to candidates eligible under applicable employment protection laws.
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Please apply only if you do not require sponsorship to work in South Korea now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.
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Any false information in your application or qualifications may result in disqualification.
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For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
