Job Description

Position at WPP Media

About WPP Media 

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

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

 

Overview of the role 

Legal Specialist will help GroupM and Agency team conclude contracts with both Clients and Vendors,  and make sure company’s transactions comply with laws and regulations as well as company internal policies with advise and guidance by a supervisor 

Successful Legal Specialist will become a candidate for a legal manager.   

Key responsibilities   

• Draft or assist in the drafting of contracts and legal documents for the final review of a supervisor 
• Help handle corporate legal matters such as general shareholder meeting. 
• Perform administrative duties to assist legal operations. 
• Liaise with Regional and Global legal networks/resources,  
• Provide legal information to GropuM / Agency team upon request. 
• Follow up instructions given by a supervisor 

I )  Regular duties & schedule   

• Local legal team meeting once a week ( it can be either offline or on line ) 
• Regional legal team meeting once a month ( on line ) 
• Global legal team meeting once a month ( on line ) 
• Weekly update of job list 
• Monthly update of outsourced human resource contracts 
• Quarterly update of OPT-IN Client List 
• Keep the legal information updated on GMJ Intranet 

ii) Effective ways of working   

• Collaborate with and support other team members 
• Build strong working relationships with the Trading Team as well as other GropuM and Agency teams  
• Always try to apply fair and logical thinking through the issues rather than wishful thinking 

 

Qualifications and Skills   

 

• Education/Experience:

Successful candidates will have either of the following conditions:

• Law School or similar level of education or working experience in legal service 
• 5 year+ working experience in the advertising / Media Agency

Exceptional communication skill in writing and speaking, both in Japanese and English.

• Preferred:
• Experience of working in a multinational environment

 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media 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. 

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. 

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