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. 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works 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.
• 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/

We are expanding our legal team and are looking for an exceptional and experienced commercial lawyer for a role in the dentsu’s Americas Legal and Compliance team. The role will focus on dentsu’s customer experience management (“CXM”) service line, reporting to Deputy General Counsel, CXM Americas. 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 performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, identity, data management, 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, and their intersection, and will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. There is plenty of opportunity to develop professional and personal skills, take a leading role in the Legal and Compliance team, and work alongside senior management as a trusted business advisor. A keen interest in learning about new technologies and data practices is critical.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Provides legal and strategic advice to stakeholders at various levels of the organization (including executive-level boards and committees) on relevant subjects to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and protection of dentsu’s commercial interests.​
• Drafts, negotiates and advises on complex commercial agreements.​
• Provides legal support (templates, advice, risk management, subject matter knowledge) to accelerate and underpin the expansion of company strategy.​
• Provides legal support on various matters to commercial teams in contractual negotiations to achieve the most advantageous and/or beneficial legal and commercial terms for Dentsu.​
• Develops and delivers training and legal risk management initiatives to senior management to strategically manage legal risks (e.g. business training, legal updates, etc.).​
• Implements best-practices in compliance, contracts management, intellectual property, data privacy, IT, litigation and/or M&A (as appropriate, having regard to the Senior Legal Counsel’s specialist area).  ​
• Delivers cost-effective handling of existing litigation and disputes to dentsu’s best interests, including timely and accurate reporting.​
• Responsibility for managing and developing junior lawyers.
• Leads and manages projects working directly with leadership from across the dentsu business, inside and outside of the legal and compliance team.
• Is a key driver of business performance and culture by acting as a role model and applying our people leader accountabilities to create an engaging employee experience for your team that inspires people to be the best they can be and supports them in executing our collective business vision and achieving our business goals.

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial transactions, with particular preference for those with experience in marketing, advertising, technology, data, intellectual property, privacy, or licensing.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Experience with management of projects, teams, and junior lawyers.
• 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, licensing, data privacy, and dispute resolution.
• Some experience in risk management compliance programs including the drafting of policies and procedures and training.
• Some experience in leading internal investigations and writing investigation reports
• Good knowledge of corporate governance
• Strong presentation and 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 base salary range for this position is $136,000-$238,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. 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.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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About dentsu international

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
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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.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.