Data Privacy Counsel, North America - Hybrid - Publicis Re:Sources Global

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ 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 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 third largest Communications company.  With 2021 net revenues of over 10 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 100,000+ employees.

About Us:

We are seeking a skilled Data Privacy Counsel to join our Global Data Privacy Office (GDPO) to ensure compliance with North American privacy laws and regulations.

Position Overview:

The Data Privacy Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of data privacy and protection for specifically assigned products/services. Additionally, this role involves advising on legal risks and obligations, developing privacy policies, and implementing compliance strategies to protect personal data and maintain client trust. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of privacy laws, particularly in the context of digital advertising and marketing. This is a full-time position, hybrid/office position. The position is a member of our Global Data Privacy Office reporting to the Assistant Chief Privacy Officer, North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Compliance: Monitor privacy legislation and matters and ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks associated with marketing campaigns, data processing activities, and new technologies.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions for employees to promote privacy awareness and ensure adherence to privacy policies and practices.
• Contract Review: Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, privacy terms in client contracts, and vendor agreements to ensure adequate data protection measures are in place.
• Notice Drafting: Draft consumer disclosures such as notices and consent disclaimers.
• Privacy Assessments: Conduct regular privacy assessments to evaluate the agency's data protection practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Incident Response: Participate in the response to any data breaches or privacy incidents, including investigation, remediation, and reporting as required by law.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including privacy operations, engineering, product, client services, security, HR, and marketing, to integrate privacy considerations into business operations and client projects.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to senior management and project teams on privacy-related issues and strategic initiatives.
• Global Projects:  Collaborate with global privacy counsel on the Groupe’s global privacy program.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 4 years practicing law, and minimum of 1 year of experience in privacy law, preferably with experience in the digital advertising industry.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex privacy concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Personable, team player and willing to take on new challenges as both the privacy landscape and the Groupe’s services evolve.
• Certification such as CIPP/US or CIPM is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of digital advertising.
• Opportunity to shape privacy practices in a leading advertising group.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

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.