Director, Legal

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Jobleads-UK Full time

Director, Legal (EMEA/APAC) page is loaded Director, Legal (EMEA/APAC) Apply remote type Hybrid (in-office / remote mix) locations UK (London) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ10913

Company Overview 

Dynata are the world’s leading digital data collection company. As market leader we are uniquely positioned as a single-source solution for digital market research projects and ad measurement. Supported by cutting-edge technology and the largest, highest quality opted-in research panels we bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms and healthcare and corporate customers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. 

The Role

The Director, Legal is responsible for the legal support of Dynata’s EMEA and APAC businesses. This includes providing relevant legal advice to internal clients, drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, and providing labor and employment advice to EMEA and APAC HR personnel.It also includes identifying and elevating issues and risk exposure to appropriate internal stakeholders. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Duties/Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management in the role's context:

  • Negotiate and draft complex commercial contracts for clients, vendors and/or other third parties. 
  • Provide labor/employment law support to Dynata EMEA and APAC HR representatives on matters including hiring, termination, consultation, works councils, non-compete obligations, etc.
  • Provide risk assessment and feedback to internal clients regarding operational or other issues in contract terms and offer alternate approaches to mitigate risk, including alternate contractual language. 
  • Research and remain current on laws and regulations applicable to the business and geography 

 REQUIRED SKILLS  

  • Accountability – Proven results while managing changing priorities and maintaining direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work to meet deadlines and manage time effectively. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and be conscientious, reliable, and punctual. 
  • Client Focus - Demonstrates a strong customer orientation, builds partnerships, and works well across functions in order to service internal and external clients in a timely fashion. 
  • Communication Skills – Adjusts accordingly to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences while maintaining the highest level of abilities in all aspects of communication, written, oral, listening, and expressing ideas.
  • Critical Thinking - Understands business strategy and processes while able to apply them to local objectives. 
  • Leadership Skills - Ability to model behavior and attributes expected by others. 
  • Teamwork - Ability to work effectively independently and harmoniously within a team while communicating a “can do” attitude and positive outlook. Willing to pitch in and do more than is required. 

 QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE 

  •  LLB or equivalent, member of bar association, and 10+ years experience, including contract negotiation and international labor/employment law. 
  •  Experience negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including customer and vendor terms relating to services, data licensing, data sharing/use, and data management platform participation. 
  • Working understanding of data privacy and security regulations around the globe, including GDPR and US privacy laws. 
  • Vast experience in providing employment law advice in multiple jurisdictions across EMEA and or APAC Region. 
  • Subject matter knowledge with industry guidelines and self-regulatory standards for marketing and advertising, such as the IAB, and their application across digital and traditional methods of advertising.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. 
  • Detail orientation and ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. 
  • Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment quickly. 

We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme; we offer a generous benefit package which is continually reviewed in order to offer the best options for our staff. We offer:

  • Activity Pass
  • Apple Products
  • Bespoke Benefits website with discounts in over 1000 High Street brands
  • Cycle scheme
  • Dental Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan Benefit
  • EAP and Health related assistance
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days increasing by 1 day every 2 years up to a max of 30
  • GIVE – Our community involvement initiative, where we Get Involved, Volunteer and Engage.
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Health Screening
  • Income Protection Plan
  • Learning Management System available through the HR system providing free access to thousands of online training modules and personal development programs
  • Life Assurance
  • Medical, Health and more benefits

At Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to an inclusive work culture for all our employees. Accommodations by request can be made for all aspects of the selection process.

About Us

Dynata is one of the world’s leading single providers of first-party data contributed by people who opt-in to member-based panels that the company manages and maintains. With a reach that encompasses 60+ million people globally and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around this core asset to bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms and healthcare and corporate customers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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