Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Our legal team is committed to the General Counsel Oath, which sets out to use our collective power, influence, and knowledge as legal and compliance professionals to:

• set a standard for personal and professional behavior
• improve access to justice
• promote anti-racism
• eliminate institutional bias
• and support diversity, equity, and inclusion within our teams and throughout our organizations.

You can read more about the General Counsel Oath at https://generalcounseloath.com/about/

The Paralegal will fill in a critical part of dentsu’s Legal & Compliance team in the Americas.  The Paralegal will work closely with the in-house legal team and with various individuals across dentsu in supporting relationships with advertiser clients and vendors (including media owners and adtech vendors).  The Paralegal may also work with external counsels and paralegals under the direction of dentsu legal team.  This role will strive to provide supportive and streamlined experience to our business stakeholders in close alignment with dentsu’s core values with an eye toward consistency, compliance, and sound change management.

We are looking for a thoughtful, creative, and collaborative individual, with a client-service mindset, who will thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and diverse work environment.  This position provides a great opportunity to work in the legal field with a focus on teamwork and people.  The successful candidate will join a large, diverse and vibrant international community of legal and compliance professionals who provide practical and focused legal advice supporting dentsu as it drives sustainable business growth and solutions for its clients.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Communicate, correspond and interact with internal clients and stakeholders and outside counsel across the US, as well as globally, on various legal and administrative matters;
• Supports team lawyers in reviewing, negotiating and executing various legal documents; ​
• Provide training and policy guidance to internal clients and legal team members.​
• Track both team and cross-functional projects and manage related workstreams to execute against project plans and deadlines;
• Support compliance initiatives and litigation-related matters; 
• Take on both day-to-day and big picture initiatives to improve operation of the legal department;   
• Demonstrates the ability to provide assistance in basic legal and procedural areas;  ​
• Assists in implementing best-practices in compliance, contract management, intellectual property, data privacy and M&A;
• Organizing and archiving legal and other documents related to completed and ongoing matters, contracts and projects;
• Keeping track of changes in different legal frameworks and providing timely updates on these changes;
• Conducting research, investigating facts and drafting related reports.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 7 years prior experience
• Interest in the legal field
• Strong implication-thinking skills and strategic problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in Microsoft Office tools (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Competencies:

• Initiative and ability to work autonomously while remaining a strong and supportive member of the team
• Exercise sound judgment and recognize when to ask for help or escalate issues
• Ability to handle and protect sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion, respect, and integrity
• Strong time management, project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects/matters to closure
• Strategic thinking with an ability to leverage business sense, problem-solving skills and sense of prioritization when resolving issues
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with proven success establishing collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels and in all parts of the organization
• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Applicants from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $59,000-$92,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. 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

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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