Counsel

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Re:Sources in New York is seeking a capable in-house attorney to provide strategic legal advice across internal agencies and business units, primarily supporting 160over90. You will draft and negotiate marketing agreements, review content, and guide risk management on various projects.

The role requires a NY bar admission and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active New York state bar in good standing or eligible to register as in-house counsel in New York state.
• At least 5 years’ experience as an attorney at a national or regional law firm; in-house experience preferred.
• Experience drafting, interpreting, and negotiating commercial agreements; lead attorney.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of marketing and agency contracts.
• Serve as main touchpoint for agency account teams.
• Provide risk analysis and counsel on advertising materials and programs.
• Assist with litigation matters and disputes.
• Train management and account teams on compliance and best practices.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Advertising law

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal judgement

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AI prompting

Job description

Company description

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.

Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.

Overview

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

The 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

Additional information

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.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties as requested by any person authorized to provide such instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the role that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are considered essential job functions and may be modified as needed to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) must possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and aptitudes necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health or safety or that of others. The qualifications listed in this document represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, other than employment at will.