Legal Counsel & Business Affairs - Marketing & BtoC (m/f/d)

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? #LI-Hybrid  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. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.  Title: Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content Position Summary  The Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content, will play a key role in developing and implementing legal strategies for non-competition events and content: especially, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Torch Relays, Cultural Olympiad, Live Sites and Fan Experiences. Working alongside the rest of the legal team, this position will be responsible for designing frameworks for strategic partnerships, managing critical stakeholder relationships, implementing policies and processes to achieve organizational priorities, and negotiating a high volume and variety of agreements and licensing arrangements in support of LA28’s diverse array of live events, entertainment and cultural programming (e.g., talent agreements, IP licenses, venue/vendor agreements, marketing agreements, government and local organization cooperation agreements, releases, etc.).  Further, and in close collaboration with LA28 business partners, this attorney will, among other things, recommend best practices for supporting key organizational mandates, curate language for external communications, and provide input on guidelines for third parties participating in LA28 events. This position will regularly correspond with sophisticated business executives, outside production companies and stakeholders (e.g., IOC, IPC, broadcasters, sponsors, venues, government entities, outside counsel, etc.).      Significant drafting and deal-making experience is required, with evidence of self-directed responsibility in standing up new processes and projects highly desirable. One should expect to hit the ground running, ready to contribute solutions from hands-on legal experience in live events, production, and/or other relevant fields. To be successful in this role, one should:  * be comfortable working in a varied, unstructured, fast-paced, “start-up” environment;   * leverage out-of-the-box thinking and bespoke drafting;   * possess keen and polished communication skills;  * balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive deliverables; and  * offer creative problem-solving, timely follow-through and an aptitude to stay calm under pressure.   This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable business and legal insights across a range of areas, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!   This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Ceremonies and Content.  Key Responsibilities: * Steady stream of self-directed drafting, analysis and complex decision-making.   * Provide time-sensitive legal advice to the business teams during in-person strategy meetings.  * Negotiate terms, paper and review all varieties of legal documents and correspondence.   * Advise on event-related policies, processes and standard operating procedures.  * Manage communications and relationships with business and strategic partners.  * Supervise, monitor and assist in the career development of junior attorneys and/or paralegals.  * Review, understand and ensure alignment with foundational documents (Host City Contract and Operational Requirements, Olympic Charter, etc.).  * Manage outside counsel on matters requiring specialty support (e.g. music).  * Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.  Background and Requirements:  * Minimum 7+ years of hands-on attorney experience in transactional entertainment, live events and/or production legal required.  * Understanding of intellectual property law, corporate law and business contracting necessary.  * Experience overseeing music clearances is desirable, but not required.  * Marketing legal and/or government negotiations/interactions with government entities would be a bonus.  * Proactive self-starter, quick-learner, hungry to take on unfamiliar assignments.  * Outstanding time management skills and capability to manage heavy workloads and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines.  * Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate delicately, clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals.  * Impeccable attention to detail.    * Excellent judgment, capable of issue-spotting and providing alternative solutions in real time, knowing when to escalate concerns.  * Able to make sense of complicated and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.  * Positive team-player, with a respectful and collaborative attitude.  * High level of personal integrity, professional ethics and reliability.  * Prior law firm and/or in-house entertainment experience (experience in both is strongly preferred).  While experience in these areas is nice to have, we also look for candidates with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly to round out areas where a candidate may not have depth of experience.  This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position.  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions  * Local candidates preferred.  * Ability to work on-site, in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA   * The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.   * Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.   Education / Training / Certifications  * Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.  * Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.  * License to practice law, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.  Submission Requirements  An application must be accompanied by the following:  * A cover letter (optional, but strongly preferred) which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:  * The highlights of your experience which specifically prepare you for this position, including live events, production, intellectual property law, and/or activations background * How you would uniquely contribute to LA28’s vision.  * A resume.  The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000-$175,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.  LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.  LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.