• Privacy Legal Intern

    Publicis Groupe (Chicago, IL)


    Company description

    Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. 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 6,200+ employees globally. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

     

    We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at http://www.publicisresources.com .

     

    The Publicis Re:Sources Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. They reflect the mindset and behaviors that shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we drive progress together.

     

    + People First, Driving Success Together

    + Problem Solving Mindset

    + Respect Each Other

    + Partner and Collaborate as One Team

    + Commit to Quality and Standards

    + Innovate and Embrace the Future

     

    Overview

    Position Overview:

    Publicis Re:Sources is seeking an analytical and organized intern to work closely with the organization’s data privacy legal team. This is a part-time position, 10 hours per week, based at our offices at 35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL.

     

    The intern will gain hands-on experience in privacy law and project management by working on real-world privacy challenges within the advertising industry.

     

    There are **two positions available** : one starting immediately upon hire and another starting May 2026.

    Responsibilities

    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

    Qualifications:

    + Currently pursuing a juris doctor (JD) degree at a local 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

     

    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. **Work sponsorship is not available for this role.**