Senior Counsel II

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. 5)Commit to quality & standards. 6)Innovate & embrace the future. Job description Publicis Re:Sources is seeking a Senior Counsel II to join its legal team. This role is fully dedicated to supporting Publicis Health and provides strategic, hands‑on legal counsel to advertising, marketing, data, analytics, and market research agencies serving pharmaceutical clients. The position works closely with business leaders in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including client master services agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, amendments, change orders, data use and license agreements, SaaS, and confidentiality agreements Advise on pharma-specific compliance obligations, including debarment and exclusion, safety and compliance reporting audit rights, transparency and regulatory cooperation Advise on IP ownership, licensing, development, and commercialization of proprietary data, software, and other intellectual property Review and negotiate AI‑related contract terms in the context of emerging client requirements related to automated tools and analytics. Lead the legal response to new business pitches, including coordination, drafting and negotiation of contractual documentation Standardize templates, processes and legal guidance where possible to improve efficiency of legal services to business units Job requirements Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA‑accredited law school Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a law firm Active license to practice law and in good standing in the State of New York Position is based in New York; no relocation assistance provided Skills & Experience Experienced advertising and commercial transactions attorney with a strong understanding of how advertising, medical communications, and market research services intersect with pharmaceutical regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements Demonstrated knowledge of data use, technology, and analytics within a regulated pharmaceutical or healthcare environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, organizational, and time-management capabilities Sound business judgment and the ability to provide practical, risk‑balanced legal advice aligned with overall business objectives Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex, and constantly evolving environment while meeting deadlines Exceptional interpersonal and client‑service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team Additional Information Compensation Range: $175,000.00-$225,000.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 05/28/2026. "Sponsorship is not available for this position."