Counsel, Legal, Networks Specialist

1 day ago

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals & allies Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Counsel to join our team at Warner Bros. Discovery. As a Counsel, you will be responsible for independently drafting and negotiating contracts for digital, branded entertainment, and podcast content deals, as well as production agreements related to documentary and non-scripted reality television programming.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume independent responsibility for project/deal negotiations and drafting of contracts for developing, producing, financing, and/or acquiring television programming for cable television networks.
  • Negotiate legal terms with producer's lawyers and/or agents or other representatives, including standard terms and conditions and ancillary deal components such as the licensing and granting of rights.
  • Work with internal Business Affairs, Production Management, network, and finance teams to complete and execute contract drafts.
  • Assume accountability for deals under tight timelines while acquiring appropriate rights within budgetary parameters.
  • Manage business practices and internal workflow process in concert with network editorial/creative and production management teams.
  • Assume independent responsibility for preparation of contracts for a variety of talent deals, including ad sales talent integration deals, brand influencer deals, licensing deals, event releases, and overall services agreements with business and legal terms.
  • Review title clearance submissions for program titles for all networks.
  • Review and draft ancillary production-related documents, such as access agreements, format licenses, participant releases, and consultant agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements related to digital, branded entertainment, and podcast content.
  • Research rights inquiries and information as needed.
Requirements
  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience working in-house in the business affairs or legal department of an entertainment company or within the entertainment/media practice of a law firm.
  • Preferred experience with a cable or broadcast television network, studio, or production company.
  • Experience should include drafting production-related agreements and handling production legal work.
  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • JD degree from an accredited law school required.
  • Admission to State Bar in good standing.
  • Active member to United States Bar in good standing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of transactional (e.g. drafting) work related to television programming, production, and talent agreements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of defamation, privacy, and copyright laws and the applicability to media content.
  • Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative, business-friendly approach to problem solving and the ability to provide high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment.
  • Applicants must be industrious and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, make firm decisions, manage projects, and offer a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
  • 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.
About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. If you're a qualified candidate and require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us.

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