Legal Counsel

• Provides legal advice to Dentsu at all levels, ensuring compliance with laws and safeguarding business interests.
• Drafts, negotiates, and advises on complex commercial agreements.
• Supports commercial teams in negotiations for favorable legal and business terms.
• Assists the executive team in strategic legal matters.
• Regularly reviews project progress and takes corrective actions.
• Develop best practices in compliance, contracts, IP, data protection and IT.
• Assesses functional performance to (i) identify areas for employee development or (ii) explore changes that can better meet internal client needs or utilize team members' skills.
• Leads legal and compliance projects, including potentially acting as DPO for specific markets.
• Understands business needs while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Results-driven, commercially minded "Business Partner" to Dentsu's leadership in Finland and the Baltics.
• Proactively engages with the market leadership team.

• Around 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally with some law firm experience.
• Qualified to practice law in Finland.
• Experience and knowledge of key legal principles relating to commercial law, contract management, intellectual property, IT, data protection, and compliance. Employment law knowledge is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of media and advertising-related technologies.
• Experience in risk management, compliance programs, policy drafting, and training.
• Familiarity with financial principles and corporate governance for multinational companies.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• High integrity and emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Fluent in both Finnish and English.
• Knowledge/experience of working with the Baltic countries is a plus.

Helsinki Dentsu Full time Permanent