Company Description

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
• And support diversity, equity and inclusion within our teams and throughout our organizations.

Job Description

The Paralegal, Employment Law will be a critical part of dentsu’s Legal team in the Americas performing a wide range of support to ensure best practices and dentsu’s compliance with various federal, state and local employment laws. This position will require a driven individual, looking for a fast-paced dynamic and challenging work environment. The Paralegal, Employment Law will work closely with our in-house Employment Counsel and with various individuals across the business ranging from Employee Relations, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Recruiting, Finance, Technology, Payroll and others. This role will strive to provide a supportive and streamlined experience to our HR leaders and business stakeholders in close alignment with dentsu’s core values with an eye toward consistency, compliance, and sound change management.

Responsibilities Of The Role Include The Following

• Support employment team operations through existing processes, policies, and platforms to provide consistency across dentsu and create new processes when necessary;
• Communicate, correspond and interact with internal clients and stakeholders and outside counsel to gather relevant information or data;
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and storage of employment related documents;
• Track both team and cross-functional projects and manage related workstreams to execute against project plans and deadlines;
• Analyze data related to employment projects;
• Assist with implementation of new or pending legislation and support any related compliance initiatives and support any litigation related matters;
• Maintain budgets and ensure timely payment of external invoices using company’s accounting platform;
• Take on both day-to-day and big picture initiatives to improve operation of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Interest in Legal or HR
• Strong implication-thinking skills and strategic problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Background in employment law is a plus.

Someone Who Has

• Strong excel capabilities
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage internal client demands appropriately and work in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously while remaining a strong and supportive member of the team
• Exercise good judgment and recognize when to ask for help or escalate issues
• Ability to handle 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
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward mutual objectives
• Clear and precise oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in an open, dynamic, fast-paced environment

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• FTO and family leave
• Generous holiday schedule
• 401k

Additional Information

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.

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 recruiting@dentsuaegis.com 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.

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.

www.dentsu.com

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 dentsurecruiting@dentsu.com 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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