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 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 complex contracts including media planning services and advertising technology agreements.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging where employees can influence projects at an unparalleled scale within a global team.

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

  • 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 industry experience preferred
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
  • Proactive professional mindset
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent status
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law
  • Experience in litigation risk mitigation
  • Fluent English language proficiency

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