Job title - Manager - Legal, GroupM, India

Overview of job

To be a part of In-House legal team, a shared resource, working across all agencies, divisions, group companies and catering to almost 20 brands of GroupM. You will be encouraged and expected to handle designated work independently. In short, you will get a lot of freedom to handle work while you'll get support from seniors in navigating tricky situations and sticky wickets.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Legal Head - South Asia

3 best things about the job:

1. GroupM indulges in wide variety of business and you get to learn work covering all these businesses

2. You get to experience and enjoy glamour of media & advertising industry up close and personal

3. Being an MNC, GroupM ensure best industry practices and encourages work - life balance for its employees.

Measures of success -

In three months:

- Get clarity on core business and be familiar with templates

In six months:

- Handle contract negotiations independently

In 12 months:

- Handle designated verticals independently

Responsibilities of the role:

- Drafting and vetting of Contracts

- Negotiating agreements independently

- Dealing with outside/external counsel on litigation matters

- Dealing with internal stakeholders (business & commercial teams) & external stakeholders (clients, vendors, etc)

What you will need:

- 3 to 5 years experience in legal profession [law firm / in-house counsel]

- A solid experience in corporate work

- A definitive level of confidence in drafting, vetting, negotiating agreements,

- Reasonable experience of handling litigation,

- Prior knowledge of media industry can be an added advantage

- Team player

- Looking for great learning opportunities and challenging work

About GroupM :

GroupM India is a data centric, digitally charged marketing services conglomerate. With our seven agencies including Maxus, MEC, MediaCom, Mindshare, Motivator, mSix, Essence, and specialty services, GroupM India gives clients the advantage of global operation and learnings, along with local expertise and market insight. With our investment in data, technology and diverse talent, GroupM India aims to shape the future and transform challenges into opportunities for our clients. Using innovative and creative thinking, we give brands the intelligence to effectively engage audiences across categories and create desired marketing outcomes.

Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com

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About India :

Digital media advertising in India continues to grow at 30% in 2017, cementing India's position as the second largest internet market with close to 450 million users. The Internet growth is driven by mobile data and connectivity, making it an exciting market for all integrated marketing services, fueled by the collective market investment in data and technology. With a booming economy, both traditional and new age industries are witnessing a boost in consumption, making India a high potential advertising market. With renewed foreign investments across several industries, India is an exciting market for any advertising professional.

GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.

Salary Offered : 5 - 9 LPA

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