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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, 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.

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 level of business acumen with impressive organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team of stakeholders
• Ability to provide training on legal compliance and best practices
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively, including being precise and concise
• Ability to manage large volume of competing priorities strategically and practically, without sacrificing attention to detail
• Ability to manage clients (both internal and external) 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 a state bar, preferably of Illinois or New York
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a transactional attorney at a national or recognized regional law firm or, preferably, as an in-house attorney in a related field
• Experience independently negotiating, interpreting and drafting commercial agreements
• 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

• Preference for candidates located in or near Chicago, Illinois
• Hybrid of both in-office and remote (home internet access) work
• Some limited travel may be required
• Evening or weekend 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."