Job Description

The M&A Integration Legal & Compliance Project Manager will play a key role by partnering with the M&A Integration Programme Director/ Manager and associated team to establish, plan and deliver any Legal & Compliance integrations following Mergers & Acquisitions.

The main purpose of this role is to lead and manage the portfolio of acquisition integrations for Legal & Compliance, plan and deliver the Legal & Compliance workstreams for dentsu mergers and acquisitions.

The project manager will also be expected to participate in the revision and development of the dentsu M&A integration repeatable model and methodology for the function.

In this role you will collaborate with various business stakeholders and cross-functional team members to drive the planning and implementation of the integrations.

A successful candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of legal & compliance matters, organizational skills, business acumen, partnering across the organization, and by managing M&A transformations for the function.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role will work on specific acquisition integration programme(s), operating as a key member of the global M&A integration team, focusing on the legal & compliance (L&C) workstreams.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Work with the Legal & Compliance leaders in region to prioritise M&A integration work with ongoing Legal & Compliance activities in relevant markets and regions
• Work collaboratively with any Legal & Compliance team in the acquired company(ies)
• Review and ensure acquisition integration roadmaps/ plans are in place before submission for Final Approval at M&A Committee
• Ensure appropriate budgets are set for the function before submission of the acquisition for Final Approval at M&A Committee

ON SPECIFIC ACQUISITIONS

• Working with the Acquisition Sponsor, Regional Legal & Compliance Leads, and the integration team to gain alignment between the various dentsu and seller stakeholders on the integration vision and scope, for the function specific deliverables and for cross-functional matters
• Development of the strategy, high level and detailed L&C integration plan and budget to ensure it meets the strategic and financial goals and supports the strategy and vision of the acquisition
• Work with the acquired entity L&C management team so they input into the integration plan, and support them in navigating the dentsu operating model
• Facilitating rapid decision making by anticipating problems and escalating issues when required, to the integration lead and to functional stakeholders accordingly. Making recommendations for course corrections as appropriate
• Independently delivering the day-to-day management of the integration for the function, ensuring that key milestones are achieved on time
• Regular progress reporting and setting appropriate performance metrics including revenue and cost synergies for the function. Ensures the acquisition fits into any separate governance process for the function.
• Supervising the integration efforts of the L&C work stream and associated team ensuring that they are delivering against the key project milestones and are considering the interdependencies of their work with other work streams
• Where there is a multi-market element to the deal, establish appropriate stakeholder forums so that an international L&C integration plan can be created
• Participate in due diligence and be a key influencing member of the core deal team

Qualifications

• Project Management experience (PMP certification would be a plus)
• Understanding of legal and compliance matters
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders 
• Proven ability to lead projects in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and mediate across stakeholders in an open, collaborative style
• Problem solving
• Experience of working in a fast moving and high-pressured environment

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 $78,000-$121,500. 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.

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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.