Legal Counsel

WPP

Mumbai, India
On-site
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Legal expertise in media and technology
Advising on regulatory and policy compliance
The role is to act as in-house legal counsel to the WPP Media business supporting their commercial and client teams and to support the Global General Counsel as part of the wider WPP Media Legal Team

Job Summary

  • The role is to act as in-house legal counsel to the WPP Media business supporting their commercial and client teams and to support the Global General Counsel as part of the wider WPP Media Legal Team.
  • Key areas of responsibility include drafting, negotiating and closure of various media services, creative content, IT supplier agreements, technology licences, data processing agreements, SAAS Agreement and non-disclosure agreements.
  • WPP is committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Matching Summary

The role is to act as in-house legal counsel to the WPP Media business supporting their commercial and client teams and to support the Global General Counsel as part of the wider WPP Media Legal Team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Legal expertise in media and technology
  • Advising on regulatory and policy compliance
  • Managing relationships with internal and external counsel
  • Data privacy and security issues

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team player
  • Can-do attitude and energy
  • Well-structured and precise way of working
  • Open-minded and optimistic approach

Key Requirements

  • 5 years post qualification experience
  • Excellent communicator
  • Ability to draft from precedent and from scratch
  • Agility & Adaptability
  • Commercial thinker
  • Operational / commercial experience
  • Fluency in English

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