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 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, 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 work at an unparalleled scale alongside exceptional lawyers globally.

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

  • 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
  • Experience in advertising technology
  • Influencer engagement contract knowledge
  • Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
  • Fluent English communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent status
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law
  • Ability to lead strategic negotiations

Work Rights

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