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.
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.
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GENERAL DUTIES:
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
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
Use of computer, speaking on telephone Writing Daily carrying laptop and occasional lifting of file boxes Ability to travel
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