Ogilvy London, United Kingdom
Job Posted Date: 09/12/2024
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Department: PR & Influence
Location: London
The Role:
The Contracts Manager supports the PR & Influence function and works across central teams and all global markets. This person will be responsible for keeping comprehensive and accurate records of all contracts and ensuring that the business has access to information about such contracts. They will also be responsible for preparing and responding to contracts, triaging requests into the WPP Legal function, providing access to legal self-help notes, templates and other resources as well as providing support in completing templates for contracts and information requests.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish and manage relationships with business leadership, agency teams and legal counterparts.
* Negotiate vendor contracts (e.g., influencers, talent, production companies, photographers, etc.) to meet Ogilvy’s and its client’s needs for a mutually beneficial outcome.
* Act as a first responder on questions from the business relating to vendor contracts, including requests for information and standard contract terms, templates, self-help legal guidance and other resources made available by the WPP Legal team.
* Advise on completion of template legal forms.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate and track the signature of contracts with vendors and ensure agreement of consistent terms.
* Coordinate with WPP Legal operations team to operate the contract management system and ensure key contracts are uploaded.
* Provide guidance and support to the business on the existence of signed contracts across different markets.
* Provide high-level guidance on the rights and obligations arising under signed contracts.
Requirements:
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people across different markets.
* Ability to build a network within a complex organization.
* Proactive problem solver who works collaboratively.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ideally also contract management software (Conga).
How we help you Thrive:
* 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day.
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave.
* Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm.
* Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life Assurance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.
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