Counsel
Irving, TX, United States
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. 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, other technology, 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
Assisting with litigation matters and disputes
Guiding business teams on day-to-day operational issues
Other various duties expected of a general practitioner
GENERAL DUTIES
Negotiate, review, and draft a variety of agreements, with a particular focus on client master service agreements, statements of work 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, paralegals, finance, operations, security, risk, privacy experts, business development, and account teams on a variety of matters, which might include IP matters, agency law, media buying, creative services, 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 the agencies
Provide support to senior members of the legal team
COMPETENCIES
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 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 and write critically
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
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
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 Massachusetts, New York 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of computer, speaking on telephone
Writing
Daily carrying laptop and occasional lifting of file boxes
Ability to travel
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.
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