Aquent LLC

Role Description As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a collaborative team working to enhance and innovate our web service to expand to new customers and further improve efficiencies. This is a fully remote opportunity that offers an exceptional work/life balance. - Develop large features & improvements as well as fixes and library upgrades - Write unit tests to maintain test coverage - Take initiative to identify improvements to the code structure towards better maintainability and testability - Drive coding best practices within the team - May coach junior engineers (process, code base, best practices) - Conduct thorough and constructive code reviews to ensure quality - Actively participate in the agile development process (design reviews, planning, and retrospectives); seek to meet commitments and proactively resolve blockers - Write and review technical designs - Guide and mentor junior engineers in navigating the codebase, best practices, and relevant languages - Contribute to cross-team discussions around processes and architecture improvements - Implement integrations with third-party services and application components - Collaborate with peers to prioritize work and be in alignment with strategic goals - Handle interruptions well, seek to help others reach team goals - Keep up-to-date with relevant advances in the field - May participate in interviews for new hires Qualifications - CS fundamentals (data structure and algorithms) - Deep knowledge of modern web applications - Expert in Python - Proficient with JavaScript / TypeScript / React - Good knowledge of MongoDB or SQL - Proficient with Git - Proficient with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus) - Experience with AWS is a plus - Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills - Excellent design & organizational skills - Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams - Ability to work independently in a remote environment requiring minimal direction/oversight - Continual improvement and self-learning Requirements - 7+ years of professional experience in software development of web applications - Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus Benefits - Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement - Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it - Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more - An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO - Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses - Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach - Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm

Overview The Japan Country Manager runs the business with an owner’s mindset accountable for profitable growth, strong client partnerships, and building a highly engaged team. You lead the Japan market end-to-end across sales, recruiting, delivery, and operations adapting Aquent’s global strategy to succeed in a relationship-driven, trust-based market. This role requires a leader who can translate global strategy into local success combining commercial discipline, cultural awareness, and strong people leadership to build a durable, growing business in Japan. What You’ll Do People & Culture - Create an environment where people feel safe to contribute ideas while respecting cultural norms around communication and group alignment. - Invest deeply in developing talent through coaching, mentorship, and long-term career growth—not just near-term performance. - Build a culture that blends Aquent’s principles with Japan’s emphasis on teamwork, respect, and collective success. - Strengthen leadership capability within the local team, ensuring alignment with both global expectations and local practices. Market Leadership & Growth - Define and execute a Japan market strategy that reflects local buying behaviors, industry structure, and competitive dynamics. - Focus on long-term client development - Expand Aquent’s presence within existing clients by building multi-level relationships - Identify growth opportunities in areas where Japan demand is evolving (e.g., digital, AI, global capability integration). Sales & Account Leadership - Lead a disciplined, relationship-first sales approach—prioritizing trust, reliability, and consistent delivery. - Develop and build deep, peer-level relationships with senior leaders while also engaging broader stakeholder groups. - Guide the team in navigating longer sales cycles and structured procurement processes. - Balance global value proposition with localized messaging that resonates with Japan-based clients. Recruiting & Talent Strategy - Build a proactive talent strategy in a highly competitive and candidate-constrained market. - Develop strong networks within key talent communities, recognizing the importance of relationships and reputation in attracting talent. - Coach team on modern sourcing approaches while adapting to local candidate expectations and engagement styles. - Elevate recruiter capability in consultative engagement, particularly in guiding both clients and candidates through decision-making. Financial Management - Own the Japan P&L with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth—not just short-term gains. - Balance investment in growth with disciplined cost management in a market where scaling can be gradual. - Use data to guide decisions while also applying market judgment in less transparent or relationship-driven situations. - Ensure financial plans reflect realistic timelines for client development and revenue growth Operations & Execution - Ensure operational excellence with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and compliance. - Adapt global processes to fit local regulatory, cultural, and client expectations. - Drive adoption of Aquent technologies while supporting the team through change in a structured and thoughtful way. - Align with global brand and marketing strategy while localizing for credibility and relevance. What Success Looks Like - Strong, long-term client relationships with expanding scope and influence - A stable, high-performing team with growing capability and engagement - Consistent, profitable growth aligned with market realities - A reputation in the market for quality and innovation - Effective integration of Aquent’s global capabilities into the Japan market What You Bring - 8+ years of leadership experience within professional services, consulting technology or related B2B industries - Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities - AI fluency and a mindset for technology-enabled ways of working - Ability to lead teams through change and drive adoption of new ways of working - Background working with multinational clients operating in Japan - Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing P&L and making data-informed decisions - Fluent Japanese (native or business-level proficiency required) - Strong English proficiency (business-level or higher) to collaborate with global teams - MBA or advanced degrees preferred

The Senior Corporate Counsel reports to the General Counsel and provides legal guidance and services to Aquent management and staff on a variety of company matters which may include compliance, contracts, employment law, intellectual property, data privacy law. The Senior Corporate Counsel is also responsible for management and supervision of the Contracts Team. Specific responsibilities will depend on the needs of the company, and may include the review and preparation of contracts and other legal documents, advice to management and project teams on legal matters as they may arise. Duties/Responsibilities/Primary Function: ● Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of client and vendor agreements, including professional services agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, data protection addenda, and related statements of work. ● Advise stakeholders regarding relevant issues and risks in our contracts, and ensure our agreements reflect our internal corporate policies and processes. ● Supervise and manage the performance of the Contracts Team Members. Contracts Team Members may include Contracts Counsel and Contract Managers of varying degrees of skill, experience, and ability to exercise independent judgment in their assignments. ● Develop contract policies and processes, and evaluate and determine changes in methods or procedures in contracting process ● Contribute to the continuous improvement of document templates, alternate language playbooks, and internal resource documents. ● Deliver training and guidance to employees on legal issues, best practices, and company policies. ● Support the People Team and Global Business Services as needed on matters such as account implementation/compliance questions, disciplinary actions and sensitive employee-relations matters, development and review of policies and practices, preparing reviewing and advising on employment agreements, policies, handbooks and separation agreements. ● Support the organization on special projects as requested. Required Skills/Abilities/Profile: ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. ● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. ● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. ● Excellent negotiation and drafting skills. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Ability to develop and manage the performance of others ● Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. ● Ability to provide solution oriented advice balancing legal and financial risk in support of achieving business goals ● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Education and Experience: ● JD from accredited law school ● License to practice law in at least one US state and in good standing ● 8-10 years relevant experience. Physical Requirements: ● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer of up to 8hrs per day. ● Remote The role is considered remote and can be supported from a number of locations that cover standard US working time zones. There will be cases where in person team meetings or attending conferences would be required. Why Aquent? We offer…Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it!Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, paid sick/vacation time, and moreAn unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTOFree use of our Hawaii and Florida beach housesIndividualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approachIndustry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm ABOUT AQUENT We are the leading global work solutions company. Through a range of brands, we help guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we’re making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. To learn more, visit aquent.com. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Scout is a SaaS web platform providing a B2B recruitment marketplace for employers and search firms. Our vision is to optimize candidate-to-job matching and improve time-to-hire of the very best candidates for our customers. As a Senior Software Engineer you will join a collaborative team working to enhance and innovate our web service to expand to new customers and further improve efficiencies. Scout has a well established engineering department that includes teams dedicated to product research & design, technical infrastructure, machine learning, software development, customer support and quality assurance.We are seeking full stack creative thinkers, who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of ownership and responsibility for the success of the team. Scout has a supportive culture that encourages respect, individual growth and continual improvement. This is a fully remote opportunity that offers an exceptional work/life balance. Primary Function: - Develop large features & improvements as well as fixes and library upgrades - Write unit tests to maintain test coverage - Take initiative to identify improvements to the code structure towards better maintainability and testability - Drive coding best practices within the team - May coach junior engineers (process, code base, best practices) - Conduct thorough and constructive code reviews to ensure quality - Actively participate in the agile development process (design reviews, planning, and retrospectives); seek to meet commitments and proactively resolve blockers - Write and review technical designs - Guide and mentor junior engineers in navigating the codebase, best practices, and relevant languages. - Contribute to cross-team discussions around processes and architecture improvements - Implement integrations with third-party services and application components - Collaborate with peers to prioritize work and be in alignment with strategic goals - Handle interruptions well, seek to help others reach team goals - Keep up-to-date with relevant advances in the field - May participate in interviews for new hires Required Skills: - CS fundamentals (data structure and algorithms) - Deep knowledge of modern web applications - Expert in Python - Proficient with JavaScript / TypeScript / React - Good knowledge of MongoDB or SQL - Proficient with Git - Proficient with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus) - Experience with AWS is a plus - Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills - Excellent design & organizational skills - Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment requiringminimal direction/oversight - Continual improvement and self-learning Education and Experience: - 7+ years of professional experience in software development of web applications. - Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus Physical Requirements: - Remote position. WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER ... - Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement - Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it - Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more - An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO - Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses - Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach - Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm ABOUT AQUENT Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, and Aquent Employer of Record. To learn more, visit aquent.com. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you require ​an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at csarante@aquent.com or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at lmanzaneres@aquent.com.

As a Client Partner, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and deepening strategic relationships within a defined portfolio of enterprise clients—typically Fortune 500 brands. You will serve as a trusted advisor, identifying innovative staffing and workforce solutions that align with client goals, delivering exceptional value across large, complex, global accounts. You will develop executive-level relationships across Marketing, Creative, Procurement, HR, and MSP stakeholders to uncover new opportunities, expand existing business, and position Aquent as a strategic partner. Your ability to lead consultative conversations, align cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful solutions will be critical to success. This is a fully remote opportunity, targeting Client Partners in the New York Tri-State area. There will be opportunities to meet with clients in person. Key Responsibilities - Build and maintain client relationships up to including senior level (C-suite, Procurement, HR, and Marketing leaders) across assigned accounts. - Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand service adoption, increase revenue, and improve retention. - Identify, pursue, and close new staffing opportunities within existing accounts—driving cross-sell and upsell growth. - Partner with internal stakeholders (recruiting, GBS, marketing, product, finance, legal) to design and deliver tailored client solutions. - Serve as the primary point of contact for client RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations. - Lead storytelling and consultative sales presentations that articulate Aquent’s differentiated value and impact. - Drive financial performance of your client portfolio by meeting or exceeding revenue, margin, and account growth targets. - Continuously monitor client satisfaction, identify risks or gaps, and proactively address challenges. Qualifications Education - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Experience - 5–10 years of enterprise consultative sales experience in staffing, workforce solutions, or professional services. - Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar accounts with a complex sales cycle. - Experience selling into digital, creative, or marketing functions desired. - Demonstrated ability to expand client relationships by navigating large organizations and uncovering new buying centers. - Familiarity with procurement-led sales, MSPs, and account-based marketing. - Strong business and financial acumen; comfortable with forecasting, pricing models, and budgeting. - Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and sales automation applications. Skills & Competencies - Sales Mastery:Proven success closing large, complex, multi-year deals. - Consultative Approach:Ability to uncover client needs and architect tailored solutions. - Strategic Thinking:Develop and execute account strategies that drive long-term value. - Strong Communicator:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including email outreach and in-person presentations. - Negotiation & Influence:Skilled in leading contract discussions and influencing senior stakeholders. - Problem Solving:Agile, resourceful, and proactive in addressing challenges and objections. - Business Acumen:Sharp quantitative skills and understanding of key financial drivers. Core Attributes - Growth Mindset - Adaptabile - Persuasive - Stick-to-itiveness - Resourceful - Grit - Determined - Resilience - Emotional Intelligence - Clear Communicator - Critical Thinker - Curious - Empathic Success Metrics (KPIs) - GP Growth - Net New Orders Filled (NNOF) - Net New Orders Created - Client Retention - NPS Scores WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER ... - Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement - Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it - Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more - An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO - Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses - Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach - Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm ABOUT AQUENT Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, and Aquent Employer of Record. To learn more, visit aquent.com. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you require ​an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at csarante@aquent.com or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at lmanzaneres@aquent.com.