Data Privacy Counsel, North America

Publicis Groupe; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to oversee data privacy and protection for key products and services. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape privacy practices within a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of digital advertising. You will advise on legal risks, develop privacy policies, and implement compliance strategies to safeguard personal data while maintaining client trust. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the company's success and contribute to evolving privacy landscapes. If you're passionate about privacy law and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required with 4+ years of legal practice and 1+ year in privacy law.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws, especially in digital advertising.

Responsibilities

• Monitor privacy legislation and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies and conduct training for employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy into operations.

Skills

Privacy Law Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Privacy Compliance Software

Job description

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. 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 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at http://www.publicisresources.com/.

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.

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.