Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Business Unit Overview

Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) develops and oversees the entire portfolio of Warner Bros.’ television businesses, including worldwide production, traditional and digital distribution and broadcasting. Warner Bros’ content is distributed around the world by Warner Bros. Television’s Domestic and International Distribution groups.

Opportunity Overview

The Job

Warner Bros. Television, a division of WB Studio Enterprises Inc. seeks a Sr. Counsel for the 2300-Studios & Networks department.
Drafts, negotiates, reviews, revises and analyzes contracts related to acquisitions and production; analyzes clearance, advertising and promotional issues; researches and responds to legal inquiries; advises management on legal risks arising from specific action or inaction; supervises clerical subordinates in the performance of their tasks.

The Daily

Advises company and production personnel on all matters relating to the production and distribution of original audio-visual content, including traditional broadcast and cable television as well as made for new media.
Negotiates and drafts agreements relating to the development and production of original programming (e.g. above-the-line contracts, option and literary purchase agreements, production services agreements, assignments, releases, contingent compensation definitions, composer agreements, location agreements, equipment leases, etc).
Provide legal counsel in connection with production, distribution and marketing of such projects.
Interacts closely with the Business Affairs Department in developing strategies arising from the changes in guild rules or in business practices as well as negotiating disputed business terms in contracts. Works closely with Business Affairs in negotiating rights deals.
Researches rights to exploit properties in various markets and media including opining on talent attachments.
Creates and updates form agreements

Comment on and draft License agreements with networks and SVOD outlets. Negotiate and draft new media agreements attendant to first window series licenses.
Advises on clearance matters, including title clearances, and provides general production legal support.
Special projects as assigned by the SVP & General Counsel

The Essentials

Minimum of 3-8 years experience practicing law with a national law firm, a major firm or television studio, or a major online service or platform.
Experience with intellectual property strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school required
Admission to the California Bar required; Bar membership must be in good standing
Television legal experience strongly preferred. Intellectual property experience required.
Must have knowledge of law and legal environment of entertainment industry sufficient to draft and negotiate legal documents and counsel management on legal implications of their actions.
Must be able to analyze, draft and negotiate contracts.
Must be able to research legal questions and communicate responses effectively to all levels of corporate and production staff.
Must be able to write in a well-organized, concise and precise manner.
Must be able to supervise paralegal and clerical subordinates engaged in performance of legal-related tasks.
Must be licensed to practice law; California Bar membership highly preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels, both in person and on the telephone.
Must be able to write in a well-organized, concise and precise manner.
Must be able to work well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively.
Must be able to work long and flexible hours, if and when necessary.

But Wait, There’s More!

The Perks

Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
Access to in-house learning and development resources
Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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