Legal Counsel

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Legal team supporting Publicis Groupe business areas and agencies across the DACH region, with a primary focus on Germany. Based in Düsseldorf, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with business teams, Group Legal stakeholders and external advisors on a broad range of commercial, advertising, media and marketing services matters. The successful candidate will gradually take independent responsibility for selected legal matters in both German and English, while contributing to pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions aligned with Group policies and the applicable local legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal management of Publicis Groupe business areas and agencies across the DACH region, gradually taking independent responsibility for selected matters in German and English.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts with clients and suppliers from the advertising and media industry, taking into account the complexity of each matter and the relevant areas of law.
• Provide legal support in connection with public tenders for marketing services.
• Review advertising campaigns, creative ideas and marketing concepts from a legal risk perspective, working with the team to develop practical solutions.
• Support the legal assessment and implementation of new business models within the agencies, including familiarisation with new legal and commercial topics.
• Assist in handling legal disputes with third parties.
• Take ownership of organisational and administrative legal tasks, including the preparation of reports, memos and presentations for the Legal Director and/or the Group Legal Department.
• Develop pragmatic solutions for legal matters in line with Group policies and the applicable local legal framework.
• Support other legal departments in international framework agreements and projects through research, legal assessments and coordination.
• Coordinate cooperation with external lawyers in Germany and abroad, in consultation with the Legal Director and/or the team.
• Report directly to the Head of Legal.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer or equivalent legal qualification with relevant professional experience in an in-house legal department or law firm environment.
• Experience supporting business areas and agencies in Germany and/or across the DACH region, preferably within the advertising, media, marketing services or creative industries.
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with clients and suppliers in German and English.
• Solid understanding of commercial law and legal topics related to advertising, media, marketing services, public tenders, dispute support, Group policies and local legal frameworks.
• Ability to assess legal risks and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented recommendations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Collaborative, reliable and able to work effectively with business teams, Group Legal stakeholders and external counsel in Germany and abroad.
• Fluent German and English language skills are required.

Additional Information

As a member of our Re:Sources team, you can expect

• a strong team spirit that will put a smile on your face even on a bad day
• inspiring collaboration and exchange with colleagues from different disciplines, countries, and across the entire network
• Mobile office up to 12 days per month
• a centrally located, modern working environment
• of course, beverages (water, coffee, soft drinks, etc.) and fresh fruit
• great events and celebrations that bring together the entire Re:Sources team from all over Germany
• access to around 30k web-based trainings and courses
• additional benefits such as free yoga within the agency network, mental health offerings, etc.

 

We want our team to be as diverse as our tasks. Our goal is a corporate culture in which all employees are respected in their individuality and are appreciated.

 

You can find out more about us on our homepage at www.resources-de.com

 

 

Publicis Re:Sources

a division of Publicis Lion GmbH