Counsel, IT​/Tech

Company description

Publicis Re:

Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:

Sources has grown to 6,200+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 114,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe's long-term growth strategy - taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:

Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.

-based business units of the world's largest Communications company. With 2023 net revenues of over 16 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with over 114,000 employees.

Our Guiding Principals:

1)
People first, driving success together.

2)
Problem solving mindset.

3)
Respect each other.

4)
Partner & collaborate as one team.

Overview

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, Publicis Re:

Sources is looking for someone like you to join its legal team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will provide sound legal advice and counsel to internal agencies and business units within Publicis Groupe who are focused on digital business transformation, ecommerce, adtech, media and data. Each day in this role will be different, as this position supports a variety of activities.

Responsibilities

KEY DELIVERABLES

* Contract drafting and negotiations with external clients, vendors and partners

* Acting as the main touchpoint for certain agency teams

* Advising and guiding business teams on day-to-day operational issues

GENERAL DUTIES

* Negotiate, review, and draft a variety of agreements, with a particular focus on client master service agreements, statements of work, data license agreements, and agreements with vendors

* Research and provide concise advice on a wide variety of matters related to technology, media and data

* Work closely and collaboratively with attorneys, finance, operations, security, risk, privacy experts, business development, and account teams on a variety of matters, which might include IP matters, agency law, data ownership, data privacy compliance, 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 digital media, and advertising technology

* Provide support to senior members of the legal team

* Other various duties expected of a general practitioner

COMPETENCIES

* Exhibit leadership and confidence while also participating effectively and constructively as a member of a team

* Ability to exercise sound judgement and to work independently and efficiently under time constraints and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment

* Possess a high…