Junior Legal Advisor - Media Practice (SSA)

About the role

Dentsu is expanding its legal team and is looking for a junior lawyer for the dentsu SSA Legal and Compliance team, focusing on the media practice across Southern and Central Africa. The role reports to General Counsel, SSA, and sits within a large international community of lawyers advising clients on marketing investment in media. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing and eager to learn about media marketing, advertising and communication.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to global compliance initiatives, track compliance projects across countries and businesses, and collate compliance data such as gifts and hospitality reporting
• Develop analytical reports and presentations, and respond to data requests from compliance contacts and managers
• Administer the Annual Affiliate Certification, Annual Compliance Questionnaire and the annual Declaration of Interest process
• Support M&A, BBEEE, affiliate and other third-party due diligence
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, local, regional and multi-market contracts), oversee contract administration and compliance, and help implement best practices in compliance, contract management, IP and data privacy
• Manage CLM tools so local practices meet global standards
• Assist with personnel changes and resolutions for directors and company secretaries, understand local company registries (CIPC, PACRA, BRELA, CAC), manage annual returns and support ad hoc audit and BBEEE requests

Required profile

• Admitted attorney with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, gained in private practice or in-house
• Strong legal acumen, excellent drafting and communication skills
• Able to work independently and contribute effectively within a team
• Keen interest in media marketing, advertising and communication (media background not required)