Manager Commercial

About WPP Media

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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

Role

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.
  
  

Role Summary And Impact

WPP Media is seeking a Manager Commercial who has experience in corporate/in house legal work with the capability of delivering work independently and working with a fast pace under pressure environment to meet the deadlines. You will work closely with internal agencies to handle various legal matters pertaining to contracting, laws and regulations.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Director Legal & Company Secretary / Head of Commercial

3 Best Things About The Job

• Exposure of media related areas and effective learning
• Flexibility to do work independently.
• Diversity within the field of Law/Media
  
  

In Three Months

In this role, your goals will be:

• Multitasking
• Know-how of the media industry and how things work within
  
  

In Six Months

• Nexus with different media vendors, clients, SECP, other regulatory bodies & other stakeholders
• Independently working under the supervision of the Legal Director & Company Secretary.
  
  

In 12 Months

• Learning how to deliver on time and before time.
• Developing the skills of compliance
  
  

What Your Day Job Looks Like At WPP Media

• Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to the company and other members of staff on a variety of legal topics that relate to the business sector and their services.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.
• Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company.
• Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.
• Staying up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect your business and specific industry.
• Liaising with senior members of staff and other stakeholders.
• Corporate Secretarial work including SECP/CDC filing.
• SOX Compliance (for audit).
• Dealing with PBA and APNS regarding appointments of new clients and NOC's for leaving clients.
• IMS and monitoring litigation
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum LLB from a recognized university (preferably from a foreign university)
• 3+ years’ relevant experience post completion of law graduation in professional practice and/or in in-house experience in contract management, company law, IP Law, contract law, commercial law, media, and entertainment law.
• Proficient in English.
• Good communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Diligent and responsible professional.
• Having previous experience of corporate secretarial work is plus.
  
  

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, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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 accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan.

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