Commercial Lawyer

Company Description

YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

**The Culture**

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

**Job Description**:
**The Role**

YouGov has an exciting opportunity for a junior (PQE 2 y+) commercial lawyer to join our dynamic legal team supporting YouGov’s global business

**What will I be delivering?**
- ** **Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts pertaining to the global business transactions of the YouGov Group
- Researching national, international and local laws to identify applicability to YouGov’s business
- Advising on master service agreements and general terms and conditions (both YouGov’s templates and third-party versions)
- Advising on key supplier contracts
- Working as part of a dynamic legal team with a high level of autonomy
- Providing guidance to colleagues on legal risks and contracts
- Drafting and reviewing data processing agreements and data sharing agreements and liaising with the Group Data Protection Officer on general data protection matters
- Working with the Governance Team on compliance matters, including risk management and company policies and procedures

**What’s in it for me?**
- Being a trusted business advisor to the business
- Championing all aspects of legal practice within the YouGov group globally
- Supporting the roll-out and adoption of template contracts and contracting process
- Working on strategic legal and governance projects

**Qualifications**:
**What do I need to bring with me?**

**Demonstrated knowledge and experience**
- Qualified lawyer with current practicing certificate
- The right to work in Singapore
- PQE 2 y+ experience of practicing commercial law
- Excellent academics
- Strong experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts,
- Excellent technical skills and employment law knowledge.
- A pragmatic and commercial approach to identifying risk with the ability to present alternatives and propose solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong IT skills and experience using a variety of IT including communication tools and databases
- Experience in the marketing, media, tech, advertising and/or publishing industry (desirable)

**Behavioural competencies**
- An ability to establish respect, credibility, trust and influence quickly at all business levels
- Highly effective communication skills (both orally and in writing) with an ability to present advice clearly and succinctly and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent independent judgement with an objective, confident and pragm