EVP, Legal, Head of Studios & Networks - Oversee all legal support for the WBD Studios & Networks divisions including management of Production Legal across WB Pictures, WB Television, Streaming Content Support, . Networks, and WB Games. Provide executive level leadership and lead a global team of attorneys and legal professionals. Primary legal advisor to the Studios & Networks C-suite.
Experience: 25+ years as a practicing attorney with at least 10+ years in the media, entertainment, or studio industry.
Salary: $388, - $721, per year. Other rewards may include bonuses, incentives, and benefits such as health insurance, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation.
Location: Remote, with hybrid work options.
Time Type: Full time.
Job Requisition ID: R000084397.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery – a world of iconic content and beloved brands brought to life by storytellers, creators, and dreamers.
Who We Are: A global company offering career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools for personal and professional growth. We celebrate and support our employees.
Your New Role:
- Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Oversee all Legal support for the WBD Studios & Networks divisions.
- Manage Production Legal for WBTV, HBO, Streaming Content Support, Magnolia, . Networks, and WB Pictures.
- Serve as a key advisor to the business and partner with various functions throughout the company.
- Lead and manage business units/legal functions such as WBD Consumer Products, Global Brands & Experiences, Studio Operations, Labor Relations, Music Legal, Theatrical Distribution and Marketing, Participations Legal, Content Acquisitions, and Rights Management.
- Lead strategic planning and implementation of new policies and business terms.
- Provide advice and counsel on legal issues to Business Unit Executives and management.
- Collaborate with IP Legal team and Business on AI strategy and policy.
- Partner with Legal Senior Management Team on cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 25+ years of legal experience with 10+ years in the media, entertainment, or studio industry.
- Experience in production, licensing, participations, labor relations, affiliate distribution, music, and entertainment transactions.
- Knowledge and experience with entertainment industry consortia.
- Undergraduate degree required. JD from an accredited law school required.
- Admission to California State Bar or qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and manage a global team.
- Ability to think strategically and devise practical solutions.
- Knowledge of entertainment industry legal trends.
- Ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
- A collegial and collaborative lawyer.
- Ability to work with confidentiality.
How We Get Things Done:
- Guiding principles: core values that guide our operations and how we work.
- Championing Inclusion at WBD: building a diverse workforce and considering qualified candidates on the basis of merit.
- Accessibility: providing accommodations during the job application and recruitment process for qualified candidates with disabilities.
- Equal opportunity employer: taking into account 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.
- Fair Chance Ordinance and Fair Chance Act: complying with local law and considering qualified candidates with an arrest or conviction record.
Join the Warner Bros. Discovery team and be part of a company that celebrates and supports its employees while offering exciting career opportunities and a competitive salary. Apply now for the EVP, Legal, Head of Studios & Networks position and be part of the magic of Warner Bros. Discovery.
