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 client agreements for media planning and vendor contracts.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging with opportunities to work at an unparalleled scale alongside exceptional talent.

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
  • Intellectual property expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Media industry experience preferred
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Strategic approach to transactions

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law
  • Experience in advertising technology services
  • Ability to lead negotiations

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