Legal Counsel - Technology

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We are expanding our legal team and are looking for a lawyer with deep expertise in technology matters to join us as we continue to provide practical and focused legal advice supporting dentsu as it drives sustainable business growth for its clients. The role sits within the Global Technology, IP and Privacy Legal team located in London. The role is a broad one and involves a range of technology, data, privacy, product and intellectual property matters across multiple regions. You will partner with your stakeholders to help dentsu achieve its strategic objectives. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking for more autonomy and responsibility, working alongside a team of exceptional lawyers. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about what they do 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.

• Technology, Outsourcing and Partnerships: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on complex technology and outsourcing contracts, including cross-regional arrangements and global framework agreements as well as supporting procurement and commercial teams on vendor selection, contract negotiations and ongoing supplier management.
• AI, Product Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Acting as a key legal advisor on dentsu’s AI strategy, including the governance, deployment, procurement and use of Generative AI tools across the business. Monitoring and advising on emerging AI regulations and frameworks globally, including the EU AI Act and translating regulatory developments into practical business guidance.
• Business Transformation: Supporting major business transformation programmes, including technology-enabled change initiatives, digital transformation projects and enterprise system implementations.
• Cyber Security: Advising on cyber security incidents, data breaches and incident response, working closely with Information Security, Privacy Communications teams.
• Regulatory: Monitoring and advising on regulatory developments affecting the advertising and marketing technology industry, including digital services regulations, competition law and platform governance. Working alongside privacy colleagues advising on data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR, international data transfers and cookie/tracking technologies.
• Legal Team Innovation: Contributing to the innovation agenda within the Legal & Compliance function, including dentsu’s investment in Harvey and the development of AI-powered legal solutions to enhance efficiency and client service. Supporting Legal Operations initiatives, including process improvement, knowledge management and the adoption of legal technology tools.

• Membership of a law society or accredited bar organisation, with 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience of advising on technology, emerging technologies, AI, cyber security, and data protection matters.
• 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.
• A great sense of enthusiasm and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions.
• A desire to learn more about new areas of law and the wider industry.
• Well-developed prioritisation & organisation skills.

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.