Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Lawyer

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Qualified solicitor with 7+ years experience
Drafting complex commercial contracts
Leading contract negotiations
This role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are upheld

Job Summary

  • This role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are upheld.
  • The successful candidate will draft and negotiate complex contracts including client agreements for media services 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.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified solicitor with 7+ years experience
  • Drafting complex commercial contracts
  • Leading contract negotiations
  • Knowledge of data privacy law
  • Understanding of AI regulations
  • Intellectual property expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Media planning and buying experience
  • Experience with influencer engagements
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Open-minded and collaborative mindset
  • Ability to work autonomously

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent status
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law
  • Excellent collaboration skills across jurisdictions

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