Description de l'entreprise Publicis Groupe is a global leader in marketing, communication, and business transformation. Ranked as the 1st largest communication group worldwide, it operates through more than 500 legal entities in over 100 countries and employs approximately 103,000 professionals. Listed on Euronext Paris, Publicis Groupe is part of the CAC 40. http://www.publicisgroupe.com/ Descriptif du poste As part of a maternity leave replacement, Publicis Groupe is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Procurement teams across an international and fast-evolving environment. This role is ideal for a polyvalent and dynamic legal professional who thrives in cross-functional collaboration and is eager to work on a wide range of legal topics, including those related to emerging technologies such as AI. As Legal Counsel, you will provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice on procurement-related matters to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance while enabling our teams to operate efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across different markets and business units, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes in their daily operations. Responsibilités Draft, review, and negotiate procurement-related contracts and documentation, including IT/Technology and SaaS-cloud license subscriptions agreements, professional services, marketing and production taking into account the strategy, risk and mitigation analysis, internal reviews and in liaison with all subject matter experts in their various disciplines Provide strategic legal advice on a broad spectrum of topics, including intellectual property, regulatory compliance, civil law, and commercial law, to support Procurement and other cross-functional teams Monitor and manage incoming legal requests, ensuring timely, practical, and business-aligned responses to stakeholders Collaborate closely with departments such as compliance, data privacy, internal audit, IT security, and finance on transversal legal and compliance matters Deliver training sessions to Procurement teams on relevant legal topics Contribute to the development and standardization of templates, processes, and legal guidelines, helping improve efficiency and consistency across the Procurement legal function Stay abreast of legal changes and developments affecting the Groupe, its clients and industries and if appropriate, incorporate into the Procurement best practices Support legal risk assessments of suppliers and procurement projects, particularly those involving technology, AI, or cross-border data flows Supervise and mentor legal intern, sharing your expertise and encouraging professional growth Stay informed of evolving regulations, especially in areas impacting procurement (e.g., EU AI Act, IT/digital services, Media/Production, data protection, etc.) and translate legal developments into actionable guidance Qualifications Strong academic background in law, with a degree from a recognized university; admission to practice in a civil law jurisdiction (preferably France) is required, while qualification in a common law and/or U.S. jurisdiction is a strong plus 3–5 years of legal experience in contract and commercial law, ideally gained in a reputable law firm, multinational corporation, or public company, with exposure to procurement-related matters The candidate must have fluent oral and written English skills and be able to work effectively in English Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including IT/technology contracts, SaaS/cloud agreements, and licensing arrangements Solid understanding of intellectual property, data privacy regulations, and regulatory compliance as they relate to procurement and technology contracts Comfortable advising on AI-related legal issues, with a genuine interest in artificial intelligence and its evolving regulatory landscape; familiarity with the EU AI Act is a strong advantage Highly polyvalent, adaptable, and a fast learner, with the ability to quickly grasp and address diverse legal and business challenges in a fast-paced, international environment Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume workloads while maintaining attention to detail and delivering results Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to both legal and non-legal stakeholders Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multicultural and cross-functional teams Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a service- and results-oriented approach Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with an eagerness to contribute to team success and continuous improvement Informations complémentaires Don’t tick every single box? That’s perfectly fine. At Publicis Groupe, we highly value curiosity, drive, and adaptability. If you are a fast learner with a genuine interest in AI, innovation, and legal challenges, and you’re excited about working in a collaborative international environment, we encourage you to apply. We welcome diverse backgrounds and believe that great talent often takes unique paths. Convince us why you’re the right fit—we welcome thoughtful, well-reasoned perspectives, especially when it comes to legal expertise. All your information will be kept confidential. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this job description are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.