Publicis Groupe

Company Description

As a leading communications agency, PublicisLive supports the world's most successful brands, organizations and forward-thinking governments in the management, strategy and production of global event platforms. We help our clients build integrated event and communications platforms which influence and promote positive impact on the global stage.

Overview

As Legal & Compliance Counsel (50%), the executive supports PublicisLive in meeting its contractual and statutory compliance obligations across all hubs and departments. Working in close coordination with the Legal & Compliance team (complementary to the existing 60% role), this position focuses on ensuring rigorous contract management & review, adherence to internal controls, and proper documentation throughout the event lifecycle.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff and has no direct managerial duties.

Responsibilities

Contract & Process Compliance

• Ensure all contracts are reviewed, properly authorized, and signed before execution.
• Verify that internal approval processes are respected and documented.
• Conduct systematic internal controls on compliance both upstream (before event delivery) and downstream (post-event review), ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are consistently met.
• Document and report any deviations or non-compliance and proactively propose corrective measures.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track compliance deadlines across hubs and departments; follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Collect, organize, and retain compliance-related documentation for audit readiness.
• Support the preparation of reports and compliance plans, ensuring they meet all applicable requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external audits (enterprise risk management, GSO, etc.) by providing timely and accurate documentation.

Legal & Administrative Support

• Process all assigned contract and legal documents: Review, negotiate and draft contracts and/or any other legal documentation
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal stakeholders on compliance and legal matters.
• Provide legal research and analysis
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and experts as needed for specialized legal matters
• Process assigned contract submissions and maintained up-to-date records of executed agreements.
• Update standard forms and templates under supervision.
• Secure appropriate signatures and authorizations in alignment with company policies.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure the organisation’s legal practices remain current and in line with applicable standards.

Awareness & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating compliance training or refresher sessions.
• Participate in ad hoc compliance projects, including strengthening risk management practices.
• Ensure all compliance and legal services uphold PublicisLive’s standards in terms of confidentiality, security, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Swiss Law
• Minimum 2 years professional experience as a corporate jurist and in compliance projects useful to the assignments
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and French, good knowledge of German an asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work autonomously, with a strong sense of team-working and collaboration