Legal Counsel
WPP is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Mumbai office, supporting the WPP Media business and collaborating with the Global General Counsel as part of the WPP Media Legal Team. This role involves providing legal expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts and policies, as well as supporting commercial negotiations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with in-house experience, preferably in the media sector, and possess significant experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally within media and/or technology contexts.
Key responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and finalizing various agreements such as media services, creative content, IT supplier agreements, technology licenses, data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. The role also involves drafting legal notices and responses, negotiating talent and influencer agreements, advising on regulatory and policy compliance, and supporting complex and innovative projects. Additionally, the Legal Counsel will provide legal advice on governance and law changes across social media, e-commerce, data privacy, and security issues, and will train and advise the business on risk, compliance, and relevant legal matters.
The position requires a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills to explain legal issues clearly to commercial teams and clients, and the ability to draft from precedent and from scratch. Candidates should demonstrate agility and adaptability to prioritize, solve problems, and provide business solutions in a fast-paced environment. A commercial mindset is essential to understand and resolve tensions between commercial objectives and legal requirements. Operational or commercial experience is necessary to add value and support change, along with a collaborative team player attitude, energy, and a well-structured and precise way of working. Fluency in English is required, and experience with media or advertising contracts is desirable but not essential.
WPP offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration are valued. Employees have opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company that partners with leading brands. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning, providing exciting career opportunities for its people.