Why we're hiring:

This is a senior leadership role with real scope and visibility. As Director of Security Governance & Posture, you will build and lead WPP's Technical Security Governance function — a team of domain specialists responsible for defining the security guardrails, posture expectations, and governance standards that protect one of the world's most complex and distributed technology estates.

You will not be managing firewalls or running a SOC. This role is about defining what good looks like, measuring whether we are getting there, and holding a large, fast-moving global organisation accountable for its security performance. You will own the governance framework across seven technical domains — Cloud, Vulnerability Management, Identity, Endpoint & Compute, AI & Agentic, Software Development, and Data Security — and lead the team that brings it to life.

If you thrive in complex, decentralised environments, know how to govern through influence rather than authority, and can turn messy security data into a clear story for a CISO or a board — this role is built for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop a team of Technical Security Governance Leads, each owning a critical security domain, ensuring clear accountability, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Own the governance framework — defining the standards, baselines, guardrails, and exception criteria that set the security performance bar across WPP's global technology estate.
• Drive posture measurement and performance reporting — owning the KPI/KRI framework that gives WPP's CISO and leadership team an honest, actionable picture of security risk and trajectory.
• Provide independent challenge and escalation — ensuring that material risks are identified, escalated, and treated, and that weak remediation plans or risk acceptances do not go unchallenged.
• Engage at the most senior levels — acting as the primary interface between Technical Security Governance and ET, DT&S, and business technology leadership, as well as Legal, Audit, and the CISO office.
• Build governance that works in practice — embedding security expectations into delivery workflows across a creative, fast-moving, globally distributed organisation without creating unnecessary friction.

What you'll need:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrable experience in technical security governance, security assurance, or risk-based security oversight within a global enterprise.
• Profound understanding of leading cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Extensive technical security knowledge spanning multiple domains, enabling effective leadership of specialist teams, credible challenge, and keen discernment of incomplete information.
• Proven executive communication abilities to translate complex risk and security posture data into clear, concise, and honest narratives for both senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Practical experience governing security across diverse regions and regulatory landscapes, with a solid grasp of GDPR and other major data protection frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding of client data obligations, recognizing their critical reputational and commercial implications.

Nice to Have:

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, or cloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with security posture and detection tooling, including CNAPP/CSPM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, identity telemetry, and effective evidence management approaches.
• Working knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Experience operating within multinational, multicultural, and matrixed organisational structures.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Proactive Problem-Solver: Anticipates governance and compliance challenges, developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborative Team Player: Builds and nurtures strong relationships across diverse teams (e.g., Legal, Enterprise Technology) to foster alignment and optimise efficiency.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures meticulous accuracy and thoroughness in policy development, risk assessments, and reporting.
• Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, quickly adjusting to evolving priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Unwavering Ethical Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring strict compliance with policies and safeguarding the organisation's reputation.
• Strong Analytical Thinker: Proficiently interprets complex data to identify critical insights and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Effective Communicator: Clearly articulates technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

Why we're hiring:

As Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at WPP, you will be the operational cornerstone of our Digital Security & Risk Management function, working closely with the CISO to translate WPP's cybersecurity strategy into tangible, measurable outcomes. You will lead the execution of our global security operating model, bridging deep technical security expertise with business execution to ensure consistent protection, secure innovation, and resilient operations across our extensive global technology estate.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the operational execution of WPP’s global security operating model, coordinating technical governance, security analytics, and business-aligned security delivery.
• Ensure security architecture and control standards are operationalised across critical domains including Cloud, Identity, Endpoint, Infrastructure, and Vulnerability & Exposure Management.
• Own the governance, policy, risk and assurance for WPP Open, WPP’s pioneering agentic marketing platform.
• Partner strategically with the Business Security Services Directors (BSSs) across Media, Creative, Production, and Enterprise Solutions to embed security priorities and ensure consistent remediation.
• Own and drive operational cybersecurity performance metrics, translating technical data into clear organisational risk exposure for executive and board reporting.
• Champion a strong security culture, positioning security as an enabler of innovation, client trust, and platform resilience.
• Apply deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence's impact on cybersecurity, leveraging AI for threat detection, anomaly detection, and security operations optimization, and guiding executive stakeholders on emerging AI-driven threats.

What you'll need:

• Significant progressive leadership experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or technology.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise security programs or operations within large, complex global organisations.
• Deep operational expertise across Cloud security, Identity security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Software Development, and Data Governance. SaaS platform security background would be a nice to have.
• Strong experience applying leading security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Critical Security Controls).
• Demonstrated ability to manage security across cloud platforms, digital products, and complex identity environments.
• Strategic understanding and applied experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence in security contexts (e.g., threat detection, anomaly detection, SOAR).
• Exceptional ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive organisational change, and translate complex cyber risk into clear business language.

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

Why we're hiring:

We are seeking a Senior Counsel (IP & Advertising Litigation) to lead complex intellectual property disputes and provide senior‑level advertising and marketing legal support, including advertising clearance and risk review. This role combines deep litigation expertise with hands‑on advisory work at the intersection of IP, advertising, and media.

The successful candidate will manage high‑stakes disputes while partnering closely with marketing, brand, media, and commercial teams to mitigate litigation risk and support compliant, effective advertising. He or she will serve as a strategic legal partner to business leadership, advising on risk, growth initiatives, and commercial strategy while leading complex, high-value transactions and negotiations with minimal supervision.

What you'll be doing:

IP & Advertising Litigation

• Lead and manage complex IP and advertising‑related litigation in U.S. federal and state courts, including:
• Trademark, copyright, talent, and music disputes.
• False advertising and unfair competition claims (e.g., Lanham Act).
• Develop litigation strategy from pre‑litigation assessment through trial and appeal.
• Oversee outside counsel, including matter strategy, budgets, staffing, and performance.

Advertising & Marketing Advisory / Clearance

• Provide advertising clearance advice across all media channels, including digital, social, print, broadcast, sponsorships, influencer marketing, and emerging platforms.
• Advise on IP, right of publicity, copyright, trademark, comparative advertising, substantiation, and related advertising risks.
• Support marketing and creative teams with fast‑paced, pragmatic guidance aligned to business objectives.
• Assist in pre‑launch reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to disputes

Cross‑Functional & Commercial Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and media/technology contracts.
• Partner with brand, marketing, media, product, PR, and commercial teams on contentious and non‑contentious matters.
• Support pre‑litigation negotiations, demand‑letter responses, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Work with internal IP teams, technical experts, and external specialists as required.

Strategic Oversight & Governance

• Help shape IP enforcement, defense, and advertising risk strategy in the U.S.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting IP, advertising, and media.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on disputes, exposure, and trends.

What you'll need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New York, in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience in IP litigation, gained at a leading law firm and/or in‑house.
• Substantial experience managing complex IP disputes in U.S. courts.
• Demonstrated experience advising on advertising clearance and marketing risk.
• Experience working with media, marketing, technology and/ or advertising teams.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Excellent written, oral, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Background in media, advertising, technology, entertainment, digital platforms, AI, data, and/ or emerging tech.
• Experience with influencer marketing, social media, or branded content disputes.
• Familiarity with NAD challenges or regulatory‑adjacent advertising issues (e.g. FTC, state privacy laws like CCPA/CPRA).
• Experience with production agreements, SAG-AFTRA and other guild requirements in advertising and branded content context a plus.

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

Why we're hiring:

An exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Legal Counsel to join WPP's global Legal team in London. You'll provide practical, focused legal expertise to our agency commercial and client teams worldwide. This role demands a proactive professional who can not only draft and negotiate complex contracts but also strategically support commercial negotiations, ensuring WPP's practices uphold both legal requirements and ethical obligations in a dynamic environment. Flexibility is key as assignments evolve, and some agreed-upon travel may be required.

You'll join a global WPP Legal team of around 70, with a core team of 20 based in London. We're looking for a passionate and energetic individual who thrives on autonomy and responsibility within a fast-paced in-house legal environment, working alongside exceptional lawyers.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements (creative, social media, production), IP licenses, vendor, talent, and influencer contracts, and developing user-friendly legal templates.
• Advising on advertising clearance and litigation risk mitigation.
• Actively supporting client pitches and contract renegotiations
• Providing global legal support and strategic advice to WPP agencies.
• Training stakeholders on critical legal issues impacting the media and marketing industry (IP, advertising, data privacy, AI).
• Collaborating with our global legal team to uphold high professional standards.

What you'll need:

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in contract drafting (commercial or M&A backgrounds welcome) is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of intellectual property, advertising, data privacy, and artificial intelligence law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and develop strategic commercial approaches.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and jurisdictions.
• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages (especially French or Italian) are highly desirable.

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

Why we're hiring:

An exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to join WPP's global Legal team in London. This pivotal role will provide practical, focused legal expertise to our agency commercial and client teams worldwide. It requires a proactive professional who can not only draft and negotiate complex contracts but also strategically support and lead commercial contract negotiations, ensuring WPP's practices uphold both legal requirements and ethical obligations in a dynamic environment. Flexibility is key as assignments evolve, and some agreed-upon travel may be required.

You'll join a global WPP Legal team of around 70, with a core team of 20 based in London. We're looking for a passionate and energetic individual who thrives on autonomy and responsibility within a fast-paced in-house legal environment, working alongside exceptional lawyers.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including client agreements (particularly for media planning and buying services) and vendor contracts (such as advertising and advertising technology services, and influencer engagements).
• Providing global legal support and expert advice to WPP agencies, particularly media agencies and new business teams.
• Training stakeholders on critical legal issues impacting the media and marketing industry (advertising, data privacy, AI, IP).
• Actively supporting client pitches, renegotiations, and developing user-friendly legal templates.
• Advising on litigation risk mitigation, including contract and data privacy compliance.
• Collaborating with the global WPP Legal team to ensure consistency and uphold high professional standards.

What you'll need:

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Essential proven experience in drafting commercial contracts, media experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of contract law, data privacy law, artificial intelligence regulations, and intellectual property.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and develop strategic approaches for complex commercial transactions.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and jurisdictions.
• Fluent English is essential.

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid 

About WPP & Our Commitment to Integrity:

Our business integrity programme is vital to ensuring ethical conduct and compliance across all WPP markets. We achieve this by continuously assessing risks, enhancing our resources, optimising systems, and refining processes. Our team actively champions integrity through robust training, expert guidance, proactive risk management, and thorough investigation of concerns, all aimed at building and maintaining a strong ethical foundation.

Why we're hiring:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Compliance & Ethics professional to join our London-based team, providing critical support across the UK and DACH regions. This role is ideal for someone committed to upholding ethical standards and regulatory compliance, with a proven aptitude for, or experience in:

• Managing ABFAC risks (Anti-Bribery, Fraud, and Corruption).
• Assessing supply chain and cultural risks.
• Building robust control environments and managing records.
• Understanding and supporting whistleblowing processes.

You will be an integral part of WPP’s Business Integrity team, reporting to the Head of Compliance & Ethics EMEA.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring our business integrity programme is understood and adhered to across the UK and DACH regions.
• Providing expert guidance on daily compliance, ethics, and risk queries.
• Proactively identifying risks, root causes, and recommending solutions.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and championing business integrity within WPP.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of vital integrity training programmes.
• Leading investigations into whistleblowing reports and code breaches in your region.
• Collaborating across departments to maintain a robust ethical framework.

What you'll need:

• Foundational Knowledge: Background in legal, compliance, or ethics is valued, or a demonstrated aptitude and passion for the field (relevant certifications/experience considered).
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Ability to identify and solve complex issues, making impactful recommendations.
• Impactful Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Investigative Acumen: Strong investigative abilities, with a focus on confidentiality.
• Organised and Efficient: Proven ability to manage and prioritise varied workloads effectively.
• Language Skills: Fluent in German. 

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 or 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?

#LI-Hybrid