Counsel

Legal Counsel Position

Publicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. 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 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day.

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 sports and cultural marketing space? If so, Re:Sources is looking for someone like you to join its legal team in New York to provide sound legal advice to internal agencies and business units within Publicis Groupe, primarily supporting 160over90. Each day in this role will be different, as this position supports a variety of activities.

Responsibilities

Key deliverables:

• Contract drafting and negotiations—particularly for a variety of marketing agreements on both the client and vendor side
• Acting as the main touchpoint for certain agency account teams
• Legal review of agency/advertising/marketing materials and programs
• Assisting with litigation matters and disputes
• Guiding business teams on day-to-day operational issues and risk allocation
• Other various duties expected of a general practitioner

General duties:

• Negotiate, review, and draft a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including agency, consulting, master services, talent, licensing, creative services, sponsorship, vendor, marketing, digital services, rental, venue, location, and production agreements, as well as statements of work, releases, and waivers
• Research and provide concise advice on a wide variety of matters related to marketing and advertising
• Work closely and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, 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, advertising technology, AI, consumer protection, and other related matters
• Provide support to senior members of the legal team

Competencies

• Confidence in working independently while also being able to participate effectively and constructively as a member of a team
• Have strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills and a high level of business acumen
• Ability to collaborate well with a diverse team of stakeholders and departments
• Ability to provide training on legal compliance and best practices
• Ability to think and write critically
• 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 exercise sound judgement and to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Comfort with a variety of technology, including advanced Word and Excel skills and, preferably, AI prompting
• Must be highly organized, thorough, and comfortable with ambiguity, complexity, and rapid change
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, advise various business units of the risks, and exercise sound legal judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills that will enable interaction with a range of seniority levels and styles in a fast-paced business environment (including explaining legal concepts to clients and colleagues who may have limited time and/or legal knowledge)
• Have an effective solution-oriented, problem-solving approach to legal issues and a strong work ethic
• Have an upbeat temperament, dynamic personality, and highly team-oriented approach to work

Qualifications

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

• JD from an accredited law school
• Current membership in good standing of the state bar of New York or another jurisdiction with the ability to register as in-house counsel in New York state
• A minimum of 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 advertising, technology, media, data, 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

• Some limited travel may be required
• Weekend, evening work (home internet access) as needed

The expected salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - 165,000.00 annually. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, and the final salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.