Legal Counsel NEW

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Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world and a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe delivers winning solutions for clients through the Power of One – driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients.

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe. Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ professionals servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe supporting 63+ markets. Re:Sources is Publicis Groupe’s Shared Services Platform. We provide Publicis Groupe agencies with the business solutions, technology platforms and expertise they need to transform, innovate and increase productivity.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the Commercial Legal team for Publicis Re:Sources. The role will report to UK Digital & Data Practices Legal Lead.

This role will be based in our London office. Please only apply if you have the right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the Publicis digital and health agencies in the UK on commercial legal aspects of their business, with a focus on the support of Publicis Sapient;
• Review and negotiate service agreements and other commercial contracts with clients and vendors, including technology consulting and development agreements, software and SaaS agreements, and agreements related to data and AI products;
• Coordinate, manage & draft legal responses to new clients’ pitch proposals and RFPs;
• Provide strong partnership and guidance to business stakeholders;
• Lead the legal support for specific industry verticals and/or other practice areas;
• Develop legal precedents, best practices and processes, to include partnering with the agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with client agreements, as well as partnering with members of legal teams in other markets to advocate a consistent global approach;
• Drive and support team initiatives to help improve ways of working, efficiency and the value of the Legal team to the business;
• Keep up to date and ensure awareness of current issues affecting the technology industry and their implications on contract negotiations;
• Be flexible and willing to take on work from other business areas of the Publicis Groupe to ensure that the members of the legal team understand the business as a whole and can manage the overall workload efficiently;
• Advise on GDPR and data protection compliance;
• Ensure business stakeholders are kept up to date on key legal risks and related best practices;
• Advise the agencies in relation to disputes and litigation resolution, providing internal reports and managing outside counsel where used;
• Train members of the legal team and the business on commercial legal considerations in the digital space and related approaches, including sharing UK approaches and knowledge with members of legal teams in other markets.

Personal & Team Accountabilities:

• Ensure business stakeholders are kept up to date on key legal risks and related best practices;
• Advise the agencies in relation to disputes and litigation resolution, providing internal reports and managing outside counsel where used;
• Train members of the legal team and the business on commercial legal considerations in the digital space and related approaches, including sharing UK approaches and knowledge with members of legal teams in other markets.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Certifications:

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience and at least 5 years’ experience in an in-house or law firm environment. In-house experience valued.

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of commercial contract law required;
• Extensive experience of large complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation required;
• Previous experience of negotiations in a competitive/pitch environment preferred;
• Previous experience of software contracting and data protection compliance helpful.

Skills (including technology)

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; always maintaining pragmatism;
• Strong ability to assess risk, work under pressure, juggle and prioritise numerous matters;
• Demonstration of a pragmatic, commercial and strategic approach to legal challenges;
• Strong research skills;
• Very comfortable using and advising on technology.

Attributes/behaviours:

• Flexible, collaborative and strong commitment to be part of a team;
• Effective and proven abilities to build client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations;
• Ability to remain resilient and vigilant in a demanding environment;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to articulate legal risks and challenges in a clear, understandable and commercial way;
• Excellent attention to detail.

Additional Information

We offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH. Our main office is located in the iconic Television Centre (TVC) at White City, London.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing a fair assessment process and are happy to discuss and explore reasonable adjustments during the hiring process. Publicis Groupe UK fosters an inclusive environment through our inspirational Employee Action Groups (EAGs).

We have a comprehensive benefits offering. Our full health and lifestyle benefits package will be shared with you, when you join us. In addition to key benefits like Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection and Private Medical, some of our other benefits are:

• Annual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing after 5 years, by 1 day per additional service up to 30 days. Birthday Day Off that can be used in your birthday month and the opportunity to Buy or Sell Holiday at the start of each year.
• Flexible Bank Holidays, you can switch the 2 Easter bank holidays for other days of your choosing. Reflection Days for time away from work to focus on what works best for you. Work your World, after completion of one year, you have the opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis Groupe office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• , our lifestyle and wellbeing app that supports you and your family; 24/7 Helpline, Remote GPs, Medical or 2nd Opinion, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Physiotherapy, 1-2-1 Lifestyle Coaching, Nutritional Consultations, Savings & Discounts and lots more.
• Inclusive Policies to support you and your family including enhanced Family Leave, Disability, Carers, Transitioning at Work, Flexible Working, Menopause.
• Local discounts, restaurants & retailers in Westfield White City. Onsite Café with complimentary breakfast, a subsidised lunch menu, and an in-house barista.