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Role Summary and Impact
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Manager, Commercial Contracts to join our team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will oversee the review and management of all commercial contractual agreements, ensuring the best interest of the company, the compliance with company policies, and legal standards. Your expertise will help mitigate risks and support our business objectives.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the review and analysis of contracts, including client contracts, vendor agreements and internal documents for the Hong Kong market.
- Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and financial risks associated with contracts.
- Collaborate with legal and local and regional business teams to negotiate terms and resolve contractual issues.
- Develop and maintain a contract review process to improve workflow and safeguard the company’s interest
- Monitor contract deadlines and obligations to ensure timely renewals and compliance.
- Provide guidance and training staff on contract management with the best practices.
- Maintain organized records of all reviewed contracts and related documentation.
Skills and Experience
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.
- Degree holder or above, in Business administration, Commerce, Finance, Law or similar discipline.
- Minimum 5-year relevant experience in contract review, management, or legal compliance, preferably in Hong Kong or the Asia-Pacific region.
- Strong understanding of local and relevant laws and regulations.
- Thorough and meticulous review of contracts in line with formulated contract review process
- Independent with confidence to handle internal and external negotiations.
- Good knowledge of processes relating to fee proposals and negotiation and tax issues related to contracts would be an advantage.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform multitasks under time pressure.
- Well organized and detail-minded to follow through the action points and monitor the progress proactively.
- Ability to perform under pressure and multitasking.
- Good command in both spoken and written in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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 flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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