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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Data Privacy Counsel to join our Global Data Privacy Office (GDPO) to ensure compliance with North American privacy laws and regulations. The Data Privacy Counsel (Services Team) advises client-facing teams on data protection obligations within services engagements. The role focuses on DPA contracting, website privacy notice support, training and awareness for business teams, and coordination among advertisers and vendors to align on privacy controls and data use.

Responsibilities

Legal Compliance: Monitor and interpret North American privacy legislation applicable to marketing and advertising; advise on compliant processing and data transfers.
DPA Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate Data Protection Agreements and privacy terms in client agreements; align with GDPO policies.
Website Privacy Notices: Support drafting and maintenance of consumer-facing privacy notices, disclosures, and consent language for agency websites and service microsites.
Training & Awareness: Design and deliver privacy training to client engagement teams, reinforcing GDPO policies and requirements.
Vendor Coordination (Advertisers ↔ Vendors): Guide coordination between advertisers and service vendors (e.g., data processors, ad tech partners) to ensure contractual controls, advertiser reviewed diligence, and compliant data flows.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with privacy operations, client services, security, and marketing to embed privacy by default in service delivery.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a state bar.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in privacy law or 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 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.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations. "Sponsorship is not available for this position."

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