About this Legal Counsel role at WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
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.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we're hiring:
WPP is seeking a Legal Counsel in Colombia to support WPP Media agencies across Andean and Central America region — including Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Reporting to the Legal Director LATAM, you will review legal documents and negotiate client and supplier contracts to mitigate risk.
What you'll be doing:
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate all types of contracts and legal documents for clients and suppliers, ensuring they are in compliance with WPP policies.
- Approvals & Signatures: Approve contracts and other legal documents for signature, and process the signing, filing, and serving of these documents to maintain a proper archive.
- RFPs & Bids: Review, ask questions, and provide legal comments on requests for proposals, and request and review policy terms for contracts or bids with clients.
- Platform & Reporting: Complete, review, and keep the contract platform up to date, and report activities to the regional and global levels.
- External Counsel & Litigation Management: Manage relationships with outside attorneys, monitor litigation, and handle corporate procedures.
- Advisory & Audits: Provide initial support for labor-related issues and offer legal support for internal and external audits.
Who you'll be working with:
As part of the Legal Department, you will report directly to the Legal Director LATAM. You will work closely with WPP Media agencies, internal teams, clients, vendors, and outside attorneys to ensure legal compliance and support business operations.
What you'll need:
- Education: Legal professional with a specialization or master's degree in contract law, commercial law, or a related field.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in Contract and Corporate Law.
- Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English.
- Key Expertise:
- Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
- Proficiency in managing relationships with clients, vendors, and outside attorneys.
- Expertise in corporate and contract law.
- Expertise in the legal affairs of multinational companies.
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?
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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.
