What are the responsibilities and job description for the Privacy Legal Intern position at Publicis Re:Sources?
About the Company: Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000 people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, 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.
In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s largest Communications company. With 2021 net revenues of over 10 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100 countries on 5 continents, with 100,000 employees.
Position overview: Publicis Re:Sources is seeking an analytical and organized intern to work closely with the organization’s talented data privacy legal team 15 hours/week at our offices located at 35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL. Schedule to be coordinated between the intern and the Assistant Chief Privacy Officer. The individual will gain hands-on experience in privacy law and project management by working on real-world privacy challenges in the advertising industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management: Assist in managing privacy-related projects, including scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion.
- Research: Conduct in-depth research on data protection laws and regulations, staying up-to-date with the latest developments.
- Summaries: Prepare clear and concise summaries of research findings to support the legal team’s decision-making processes.
- Documentation: Assist in drafting and reviewing privacy policies, procedures, and compliance documents.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the legal team and other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
- Support: Provide general administrative support to the privacy legal team as needed.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a juris doctor (JD) degree at a Chicago based law school
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is a plus.
- Proficient using Westlaw and other legal research tools.
