Posted 6 days ago
Legal Counsel
Job description
Job Description: Key Accountabilities: Provides legal and strategic advice to stakeholders at various levels of the organisation on relevant subjects to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory requirements, and dentsu’s internal policies and protection of dentsu’s best commercial interests. Drafts, negotiates and advises various matters to commercial teams on complex commercial agreements to achieve the most advantageous and/or beneficial legal and commercial terms for dentsu. Provides legal support (templates, advice, risk management, subject matter knowledge) to accelerate and underpin the expansion of company strategy. 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 corporate governance, compliance, contracts management, intellectual property, data privacy, IT, employment law and litigation.
Requirements
Knowledge and
Experience
At least eight years of experience post bachelor graduation with a law firm or an in-house legal department. Advertising and media experience looked on favourably. Extensive skills on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including but not limited to sales contracts, and IP licence agreements. Deep knowledge of compliance, contracts management, intellectual property, data privacy and corporate governance.
Experience
in providing legal advice to stakeholders at various levels of an organization. Skills And Abilities: Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to provide strategic legal advice. Strong risk management skills. Ability to develop and deliver training initiatives. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Vietnamese). Internal and external stakeholder management skills. Location: Ho Chi Minh City Brand: Dentsu Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work