Senior Counsel, Legal, Participations

4 days ago

Burbank, California, United States Warner Media, LLC Full time
About Warner Bros. Discovery

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery, where the world of entertainment meets innovation. As a global leader in media and entertainment, we offer a unique blend of creativity, technology, and storytelling. Our company is built on a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the world we serve.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our Participations Department. As a key member of our legal team, you'll provide expert guidance on contingent compensation matters, including participant audits, participant accounting, payee changes, and participant agreements. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal counsel on contingent compensation matters, including participant audits, participant accounting, payee changes, and participant agreements.
  • Negotiate and draft agreements and other legal documents, including audit deadline agreements, settlement agreements, notices of assignment, buyout agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Review and analyze a wide range of talent agreements, co-financing agreements, distribution agreements, and license agreements across various media.
  • Field inquiries from auditors, participants, and their representatives.
  • Participate in audit meetings and settlement negotiations.
  • Supervise outside counsel in their handling of transactional matters and partners with the Litigation Department in supervising outside counsel in their handling of litigation.
  • Attend cooperative dispute resolution and adversarial legal proceedings as a representative of Warner Bros. Discovery and/or its affiliated companies.
  • Delegate work to and supervise non-attorneys in the performance of legal-related tasks.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 4-7 years practicing law at a major law firm, entertainment law firm, or media entertainment company required.
  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • JD degree from an accredited law school required.
  • Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
  • Knowledge of law and the legal environment in the entertainment industry sufficient to prepare legal documents, manage pre-litigation disputes, supervise outside counsel, and counsel management on the legal implications of their actions.
  • Familiarity with contract law, commercial litigation, including breach of contract claims.
  • Experience with participations (whether in a litigation or transactional context) preferred but not required. Experience with commercial litigation (particularly breach of contract claims) also preferred but not required.
  • Superior judgment, integrity, and interpersonal skills a must.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational skills.
  • Ability to negotiate, draft, and interpret agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
  • Ability to trouble-spot legal issues, research legal questions, and provide clear, concise advice.
  • Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects, function well under pressure, and to prioritize and reprioritize as needed, while still being detail-oriented.
  • Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships both internally and with auditors, participants, and their representatives.
  • Ability to delegate work, supervise, and evaluate non-attorneys engaged in the performance of legal-related tasks.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
What We Offer

Warner Bros. Discovery offers a competitive salary range of $126,000.00 to $234,000.00 per year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation. We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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