Data Privacy Counsel, North America

Publicis Re:Sources; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Data Privacy Counsel to join their Global Data Privacy Office. This role involves ensuring compliance with North American privacy laws, advising on legal risks, and developing privacy policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy into business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in privacy law, particularly in digital advertising, and will thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of privacy practices in a leading advertising group.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years practicing law with a focus on privacy law.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws in digital advertising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data privacy compliance and develop policies.
• Conduct training sessions and manage privacy risks.

Skills

Privacy Law Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Data Protection Agreements

Privacy Policies

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Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world and a global marketing, communications, and digital transformation leader. Publicis Re:Sources is the Groupe's Shared Services Platform, a centralized backbone supporting 63+ markets and servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe proving business solutions, technology platforms and expertise to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for clients. We work with a diverse range of high-profile clients and leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance their brand presence. 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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