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Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,200+ employees globally. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at http://www.publicisresources.com.

The Publicis Re:Sources Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. They reflect the mindset and behaviors that shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we drive progress together.

• People First, Driving Success Together
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Respect Each Other
• Partner and Collaborate as One Team
• Commit to Quality and Standards
• Innovate and Embrace the Future

Job description

Are you an innovative and talented lawyer looking to join a collaborative in-house team? Are you interested in working on cutting-edge, challenging projects in the technology, media and advertising space? If so, Re:Sources, the Publicis Groupe shared services division, is looking for someone like you to join its legal team in Boston or Chicago. The ideal candidate will provide sound legal advice and counsel to internal agencies and business units within Publicis Groupe who are focused on creative, media, data, and technology. Each day in this role will be different, as this position supports a variety of activities.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Contract drafting and negotiations—with a particular focus on media-related and advertising tech agreements
• Acting as the main touchpoint for certain agency teams
• Legal review of media agency/advertising/marketing materials and programs
• Assisting with litigation matters and disputes
• Guiding business teams on day to day operational issues
• Other various duties expected of a general practitioner

 GENERAL DUTIES

• Negotiate, review, and draft a variety of agreements, with a particular focus on vendor master services agreements, technology agreements, license agreements, media buying terms, and various multi-party agreements
• Research and provide concise advice on a wide variety of matters related to media, data, creative and ad tech
• Work closely and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, media operations, finance, security, risk, privacy experts, and account teams on a variety of matters, which might include agency law, media buying, creative services, data ownership, data privacy compliance, IP matters, document review, dispute resolution, and internal reporting
• Provide legal and best practices training to management and account teams
• Make proactive contributions that maximize departmental efficiencies and simplify processes
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and industry standards as they relate to the agencies, digital media, and advertising technology
• Provide support to senior members of the legal team 

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and confidence while also being able to participate effectively and constructively as a member of a team
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and to work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Possess high level of business acumen with impressive organization skills
• Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team of stakeholders
• Ability to provide training on legal compliance and best practices
• Ability to think and write critically and clearly
• Ability to manage large volume of competing priorities strategically and practically without sacrificing attention to detail
• Ability to manage clients with a customer service-oriented approach
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and a positive approach

Job requirements

The experience and education qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• JD from accredited law school
• Current membership in good standing of the state bar of Massachusetts or Illinois
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an attorney at a national or recognized regional law firm and, preferably, experience as an in-house attorney in a related field
• Experience negotiating, interpreting and drafting commercial agreements, with experience as the lead attorney
• Subject matter expertise in technology, media, data, advertising, and/or privacy is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Use of computer, speaking on telephone
• Writing
• Daily carrying laptop and occasional lifting of file boxes
• Ability to travel

WORK CONDITIONS

• Working in a Publicis office on a regular basis as required Monday through Friday (post Covid-19 crisis) with flexibility to work from home on an as needed basis
• Some limited travel may be required
• Weekend, evening work (home internet access) as needed

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations. Sponsorship is not available for this position."