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 within a global team of around 70 lawyers

Job Summary

  • This role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide within a global team of around 70 lawyers.
  • The successful candidate will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts including media planning services and advertising technology agreements.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging with opportunities to influence projects at an unparalleled scale in the industry.

Matching Summary

This role provides practical legal expertise to agency commercial and client teams worldwide within a global team of around 70 lawyers.

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in media industry preferred
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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