Publicis Re:Sources
Data Privacy Lawyer
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Company Description
Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world, as well as a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. Driven by data, cutting-edge technology, and creativity, our solutions enable brands to provide customers with tailored experiences on a large scale. We utilise the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies that will create increasing business value for existing and future clients. We are present in more than 100 countries and employ in excess of 90,000 professionals. In the UK, Publicis Groupe includes world-renowned agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Sapient, Zenith, Starcom, Publicis Health, and Epsilon amongst others.
Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe. We are Publicis Groupe's Shared Services Platform. Formed in 1998, Publicis Re:Sources was created to streamline centralised functions of Publicis Groupe agencies. We have now grown to 5,000+ professionals operating 40 shared service centres (SSCs) and servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe supporting 63 markets. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, information technology, global security, legal, payroll and 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.
Overview
Publicis is seeking an experienced, self-motivated flexible Data Privacy Lawyer to assist our Media, Creative, Health agencies and Publicis Sapient in the UK. This is a full-time position in London. You will be a member of our Global Data Privacy Office (GDPO) and report to a senior member of the GDPO. The role is broad and involves advising our business on the various privacy risks, obligations and other issues related to privacy. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated excellent legal and privacy judgment alongside strategic thinking. We would also like someone who is diligent, proactive, practical and fun to work with.
This role will be based in our London office. Please only apply if you have the right to work in UK.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Key point of contact for data privacy-related enquiries for our Media, Creative, Health agencies and Publicis Sapient in the UK. Support internal teams, providing them with appropriate advice and guidance, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with diverse cross-functional teams. Provide support to members of the commercial and employment legal teams on privacy matters and serve as subject matter expert on all privacy issues relating for topics impacting the business and employees across the Groupe. Collaborate with our Global Data Privacy Operations team to adapt data governance materials such as inventory templates, vendor due diligence questionnaires, proprietary system questionnaires, and privacy impact assessment questionnaires. Assist the commercial legal team in drafting, reviewing and negotiating data privacy provisions in complex commercial contracts. Maintain current knowledge of all relevant privacy legislation and regulations and distribute this knowledge across both the legal function and the wider business. Provide data protection and privacy advice relating to data partnerships and vendor relationships. Help develop data privacy training materials and conduct privacy trainings.
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Qualifications
Requirements:
Qualified UK solicitor, EU lawyer or common law jurisdiction equivalent. Privacy certification (such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US from IAPP or similar) is desirable. 3+ years of legal experience, ideally within privacy but commercial and privacy combined experience will also be considered. Flexible working with a minimum of three days a week in the London office. In-house legal experience is desirable, particularly AdTech or technology experience with knowledge of digital advertising, including providing digital advertising/media counseling and transactional support to digital media companies, publishers, social media marketing, or online platforms in the AdTech/data space (e.g. ad serving, programmatic, data management, measurement, and analytics). Direct experience applying European and UK privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for media and advertising. Commercially minded with good communication and inter-personal skills to enable the individual to work with all levels of internal management and negotiate with external clients. Enthusiastic, energetic data protection and privacy subject matter expert, with good knowledge of the latest regulatory changes and the related impacts on the media and advertising industry. Able to work in fast-paced environment, provide advice under tight deadlines and competent in managing a varied workload independently. A good sense of humor.
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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 and inclusive environment through our inspirational Employee Action Groups (EAGs).
Benefits
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 on 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. Help@Hand, 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.
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