Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Lawyer

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Drafting complex commercial contracts
Leading contract negotiations
Knowledge of data privacy law
This pivotal role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide while ensuring ethical obligations are upheld

Job Summary

  • This pivotal 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 planning and vendor contracts for advertising technology.
  • WPP offers a hybrid work environment with teams in the office around four days a week alongside opportunities for scale and challenging work.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 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
  • Collaborative and open-minded culture
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Strategic approach to transactions
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Key Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Fluent English required

Work Rights

Not specified

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