Sr. Counsel, Legal, U.S. Networks

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Full-time

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Job Title: Sr. Counsel, Legal, . Networks
Department: Legal
Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company that produces and distributes iconic content and beloved brands. With a diverse portfolio that includes wizards, dragons, superheroes, and the wonders of Planet Earth, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. Our global team of creatives, technologists, and dreamers are dedicated to creating career-defining opportunities for our employees and providing them with the tools to grow and thrive.

Your Role:

As a Sr. Counsel in the Legal department at Warner Bros. Discovery, you will be responsible for independently handling the drafting and negotiation of legal terms for a variety of production and licensing agreements. This includes agreements for the development, production, and distribution of documentary and non-scripted reality television programming, as well as agreements for on-camera talent and digital, branded entertainment, and podcast content. You will work closely with our cable networks' Business Affairs teams and be accountable for deals under tight timelines while staying within budgetary parameters.

Your Role Accountabilities:

- Negotiate and draft contracts for developing, producing, financing, and/or acquiring television programming for multiple cable television networks
- Review and draft contracts for a variety of talent deals, including ad sales talent integration deals, brand influencer deals, licensing deals, and event releases
- Review title clearance submissions for program titles for all networks
- Draft and negotiate agreements related to digital, branded entertainment, and podcast content
- Research rights inquiries and information as needed

Qualifications & Experience:

- At least 4 years of experience in the business affairs or legal department of an entertainment company or within the entertainment/media practice of a law firm
- Experience drafting production-related agreements and handling production legal work
- Undergraduate degree required, JD degree from an accredited law school preferred
- Admission to State Bar in good standing
- Demonstrated knowledge of transactional work related to television programming and talent agreements
- Knowledge of defamation, privacy, and copyright laws and their applicability to media content
- Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Creative and business-friendly approach to problem-solving
- Relationships with entertainment attorneys, talent agents, talent managers, and talent publicists preferred
- Industrious and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, make firm decisions, manage projects, and offer high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
- Excellent business and legal judgment
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software applications required
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Our Guiding Principles:

At Warner Bros. Discovery, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. They are:

- Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all our interactions
- Inclusion: We embrace diversity and strive for equity and inclusion in all aspects of our business
- Innovation: We constantly push the boundaries of storytelling and technology
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve our goals
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do

Championing Inclusion at Warner Bros. Discovery:

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the world around us. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. If you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at .

Compensation Information:

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where it is legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Additionally, we offer a variety of benefits to our employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation.

If you're looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in the entertainment industry, come join us at Warner Bros. Discovery!

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Health insurance coverage, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, vacation

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Drafting, Negotiation, Communication, Legal Research, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Business Judgement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Undergraduate degree and JD degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume and cover letter to the email address provided ().

Qualification and Experience Undergraduate Degree, JD Degree from an accredited law school, Admission to State Bar in good standing, Active member of United States Bar in good standing

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