Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Lawyer

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Drafting complex commercial contracts
Negotiating media planning agreements
Knowledge of data privacy laws
This pivotal role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are met

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are met.
  • The successful candidate will draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of complex contracts including client agreements and vendor contracts for advertising technology.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging with opportunities to work at an unparalleled scale alongside exceptional lawyers in a hybrid environment.

Matching Summary

This pivotal role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are met.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting complex commercial contracts
  • Negotiating media planning agreements
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws
  • Understanding of AI regulations
  • Intellectual property law expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in advertising technology services
  • Fluency in English language
  • Proactive professional attitude
  • Ability to lead negotiations
  • Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law
  • Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations

Work Rights

Not specified

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