Legal Counsel

Job Description:

We are expanding our legal team and are looking for an exceptional and experienced commercial lawyer for a role with the dentsu U.S. Legal and Compliance team.

While the role will touch all aspects of dentsu’s business in the US, it will focus on dentsu’s customer experience management (“CXM”) practice in the U.S., and report to the Associate General Counsel, D&T and CXM - Americas. The media practice at dentsu provides a diverse range of services to clients to maximize the effectiveness, relevance, and performance of their marketing investment in media.

The CXM service line’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, data, analytics, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. The successful candidate will join a large and vibrant international community of lawyers who provide practical and focused legal advice supporting dentsu as it drives sustainable business growth for our clients.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about marketing, data, technology (including AI), and their intersection, and will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. There is plenty of opportunity to develop professional and personal skills, and work alongside senior management as a trusted business advisor. While a background in data, technology, or media is not necessary for the role, it would be beneficial and a keen interest in learning about all aspects of media marketing, advertising and communication is critical.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including services agreements (MSAs and SOWs), deliverables purchase and sale agreements, reseller agreements, data licenses, DPAs, BAAs, SaaS agreements, and other commercial and operational agreements.
• Analyze comments from opposing counsel and propose solutions. Provide risk assessments.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance.
• Review legal contracts for execution by management.
• Interpret and apply contract terms.
• Demonstrate sound judgment.
• Develop training and legal risk management plans for senior management and other partners at different levels.
• Help implement best-practices in compliance, contract management, intellectual property, and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial transactions, with particular preference for those with experience in marketing, advertising, data, intellectual property, or privacy.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Possesses a law degree (e.g., Juris Doctor) from an ABA-approved law school.
• Knowledge of legal principles in relation to contract law, marketing/advertising law, data, intellectual property, or data privacy.
• Someone who:
  • has a great sense of humor, a client-service mentality, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions, as well as with clients who place their trust in dentsu;
  • has a desire to learn more about the wider media, advertising, data, AI, and technology industries;
  • possesses well-developed prioritization skills given the likelihood of dealing with multiple projects and internal clients at any one time;
  • can work autonomously, take initiative and be pro-active in addressing new matters or challenges;
  • has a passion for the work they do and the industries in which they work;
  • is confident to communicate clearly on matters that involve senior management attention;
  • has strong commercial and business acumen that allows the individual to efficiently and expeditiously compare the relevant legal risks to the scope of commercial strategy and corporate objectives; and
  • believes in the importance of contributing to social impact, DEI, and pro bono initiatives at dentsu.

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($136,000-$219,650). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

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