Junior Legal Counsel

WPP; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global agency network in Düsseldorf is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to manage contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and support various departments. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified German lawyer with a flair for contract law and is fluent in German and English. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to creativity and innovation.

Leistungen

Opportunity to influence projects

Culture promoting creativity

Hybrid work environment

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed second state examination.
• Initial legal experience in a corporate legal department preferred.
• Interest in civil law and contract drafting.
• Business-fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Handle contract, commercial, IT, and data protection law matters.
• Draft and negotiate international client contracts.
• Advise management on business transactions.
• Address legal inquiries from all departments.
• Maintain legal databases.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Ausbildung

Fully qualified German lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

WPP: Transforming the Future Through Creativity.

We are the creative transformation company, dedicated to building better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities through the power of creativity.

As one of the world's largest media companies and the leading global agency network, WPP provides unparalleled expertise across communication, experience, commerce, and technology. Our mission is to empower the world's leading brands by giving them access to WPP's comprehensive capabilities, driving transformative business outcomes. Our agencies span 110 countries.

WPP Deutschland Holdingdelivers vital Finance, Legal, Tax, and other services to a range of renowned media and advertising agencies within the German WPP network.

We are currently seeking a Junior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join our Legal Team in Düsseldorf as soon as possible.

What you'll be doing

• Legal Expertise: Independent handling of contract, commercial, IT, and data protection law matters.
• Contract Management: Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing international client contracts.
• Strategic Counsel: Advising management on business transactions and legal implementation of strategies.
• Operational Support: Addressing ad-hoc legal inquiries from various departments.
• Database Management: Maintaining legal databases, including contract management tools.
• External Coordination: Liaising with external partners like law firms.

What you'll need

• Fully qualified German lawyer, having successfully completed your second state examination.
• Initial legal experience, ideally gained within a corporate legal department (e.g., during your legal clerkship), with a preference for exposure to the advertising and/or media industry.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in civil law and contract drafting.
• A goal-oriented, analytical mindset coupled with strong communication skills.
• Profound understanding of economic contexts and a practical, problem-solving approach.
• Hands-on mentality, a collaborative team player, and comfortable challenging existing structures.
• Structured, meticulous, and digitally savvy work ethic.
• Business-fluent German and English language skills.

Who you are

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you

• Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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