Senior Vice President, Legal, Head of Production

7 days ago

Burbank, California, United States Warner Bros. Discovery Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Executive Vice President, Legal, Head of Studios to join our team at Warner Bros. Discovery. This is a unique opportunity to lead our legal team and provide strategic guidance to our business units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all aspects of production legal across our studios and networks, including script development, production, and post-production.
  • Provide executive-level leadership and guidance to our legal team, ensuring that they are equipped to handle complex legal issues and provide expert advice to our business units.
  • Develop and implement new policies and business terms across our studios and networks, ensuring that they are aligned with our business objectives.
  • Collaborate with our IP legal team and business units to drive AI strategy and policy across our studios and networks.
  • Partner with our senior management team to develop and implement cross-functional and enterprise-wide business and legal initiatives.
Requirements
  • 25+ years of experience as a practicing attorney with at least 10+ years of experience practicing in the media, entertainment, and/or studio industry.
  • Experience in production, licensing, participations, labor relations, affiliate distribution, music, and entertainment transactions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with entertainment industry consortia.
  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • JD degree from an accredited law school required.
  • Admission to California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively internally and externally.
  • Ability to lead a highly matrixed environment with excellent people management skills and a proven track record in building, leading, managing, and motivating a high-performing team.
  • Ability to conceptualize and articulate practical and creative solutions to meet business needs and legal requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to spot, analyze, and navigate complex business matters/issues to senior executives.
  • Ability to think strategically and devise practical strategies and solutions.
  • Knowledge of law and the legal environment of the entertainment industry to sufficiently prepare legal documents, represent the company in legal proceedings, and advise company management.
  • Ability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, especially with senior executives.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop trust and credibility with internal and external business partners.
  • Ability to evaluate and reconcile complex matters/issues from the business-unit and enterprise level perspective.
  • Has breadth of knowledge of the motion picture and television industry, labor relations, legal issues, and has served as a strategic partner for business affairs and production.
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to work under high pressure, tight deadlines, and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority, and high-volume projects.
  • Ability to manage and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge on current and emerging business and legal trends in the motion picture and television industry.
  • A collegial and collaborative lawyer who brings a commitment to the creation of a positive working environment within the legal and studio/production organization.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality.

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