Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

This role is at the centre of our Holding team in the UK. Weve got a mix of skills here from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment People & Culture IT Support and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. Were the ones who answer questions toss around ideas offer support and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. Were the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.

JOB PURPOSE:

As Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts you will play a pivotal role in advising our business managing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts across our marketing and technology operations. Collaborating with crossfunctional teams across the UK US and Europe you will ensure compliance with UK laws while minimizing risk and supporting the agencys commercial objectives.

You will join the Legal Team at Dept a group of passionate colleagues that will feel like friends in no time. If you grow we grow: well support your personal development with a tailored growth plan and training budget. You will collaborate with stakeholders that will challenge and inspire you in the environment of a leading international agency with the energy of a dynamic local team. We trust and value creative freedom and autonomy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements including client services (e.g. master service agreements statements of work service level agreements) supplier contracts and licensing agreements (IP AI software).
• Provide expert advice on UK contract law and commercial best practices with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates policies and legal workflows.
• Partner with business and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial objectives.
• Stay informed about changes in UK law and industryspecific regulations including data protection (UK GDPR) and technologyrelated legal developments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
• Strong knowledge of UK contract law with experience in European legal frameworks being highly desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years of postqualification experience in a law firm or inhouse legal role ideally with exposure to (digital) marketing advertising or technology sectors.
• Experience of commercial contracts counsel within a service industry setting.
• Pragmatic businessoriented approach to resolving legal issues.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken; additional European language skills are an advantage.
• A proactive independent team player who thrives in a fastpaced international environment and embraces a dynamic evolving business landscape.
  
  

WE OFFER:

• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies;
• Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you;
• Pension free private healthcare mental health support and company sick pay scheme;
• 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days;
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday;
• We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go live and honouring the years top achievements at our annual awards ceremony;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious selfdriven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth and your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.