Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Director, Legal, Technology & Commercial
Warner Bros. Discovery, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Overview
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. The Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Department seeks a technology and commercial transactional attorney. This position will be part of the Technology & Commercial legal team providing comprehensive and proactive legal support to the WBD businesses that power the company’s brands, including Warner Bros., MAX, Discovery and discovery+, HBO, CNN, DC Entertainment, HGTV, Food Network, TNT, Cartoon Network, Bleacher Report and more. The team focuses on enterprise technology and streaming, as well as corporate and other commercial functions. The role requires close liaison with internal stakeholders and providing legal advice on a wide range of issues. Your Role Accountabilities Lead attorney for the negotiation and drafting of complex and strategic technology and commercial agreements and other legal documents in support of the company’s businesses and corporate functions, including software and technology license/development agreements, SaaS agreements, data licensing agreements, consulting agreements, purchase agreements, proof of concept agreements, statements of work, and NDAs. Advise on the structure of transactions. Primary areas supported in the enterprise technology and streaming business units include technology and operations infrastructure and platforms and services that support WBD’s theatrical and television studio productions, linear broadcasting, digital products, and direct-to-consumer and streaming platforms; software and application licensing and development; data science and data strategy; distribution technologies; production and post-production technologies; media supply chain (content workflow and management); enterprise systems and solutions; IT and telecom; information security; advertising and marketing technology; payment processing technologies; AI technologies; and more. Have deep knowledge in areas of responsibility and related areas to develop, implement, and direct programs. Interpret and provide advice to internal clients regarding the company’s rights, obligations, restrictions, and all other contractual provisions included in the company’s tech and commercial contracts. Regularly liaise with EVP level independently, and provide leadership and counsel to large, diverse teams of senior employees. Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on licensing, technology, commercial, and other legal topics, with an emphasis on AI. Provide guidance on AI governance issues and the establishment and maintenance of AI policies. Evaluate and provide advice to internal clients on the use of AI, including identifying risks and ensuring appropriate contract protections. Have a deep understanding of AI and legal issues associated with the use of AI. Keep current with market standard AI contractual provisions and developments in laws applicable to AI. Coordinate with Information Security and the Privacy office on data security and privacy issues, and other stakeholders related to contract negotiations. Complete projects and tasks as assigned and provide general support for the team. Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates and standard contract provisions utilized by the team. Qualifications & Experience 12 years of technology and commercial transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Some prior law firm experience is highly preferred. JD and active member of at least one US state bar, in good standing. Technically proficient lawyer with substantial experience in technology and commercial transactions. Prior experience with contracting for AI technologies and advising on AI related matters is preferred. Superior drafting skills with substantial experience negotiating contracts to deliver legal protection and strong commercial results. Clear and concise communicator (both orally and written) able to present and distill legally complex issues into compliant but practical and commercial solutions. Self-starter with strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing priorities. Strategic thinker with excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels within the company, plus a cooperative and collaborative team-oriented attitude. Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail. Excellent academic credentials and references. How We Get Things Done… This section outlines guiding principles at Warner Bros. Discovery, which are central to how we operate. You can find them at the guiding principles page: www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, 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. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Base pay is $157,500.00 - $292,500.00 per year. Actual salaries vary based on factors including market data, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Pay may include bonuses and additional incentives. Warner Bros. Discovery provides benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and leave.
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. The Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Department seeks a technology and commercial transactional attorney. This position will be part of the Technology & Commercial legal team providing comprehensive and proactive legal support to the WBD businesses that power the company’s brands, including Warner Bros., MAX, Discovery and discovery+, HBO, CNN, DC Entertainment, HGTV, Food Network, TNT, Cartoon Network, Bleacher Report and more. The team focuses on enterprise technology and streaming, as well as corporate and other commercial functions. The role requires close liaison with internal stakeholders and providing legal advice on a wide range of issues. Your Role Accountabilities Lead attorney for the negotiation and drafting of complex and strategic technology and commercial agreements and other legal documents in support of the company’s businesses and corporate functions, including software and technology license/development agreements, SaaS agreements, data licensing agreements, consulting agreements, purchase agreements, proof of concept agreements, statements of work, and NDAs. Advise on the structure of transactions. Primary areas supported in the enterprise technology and streaming business units include technology and operations infrastructure and platforms and services that support WBD’s theatrical and television studio productions, linear broadcasting, digital products, and direct-to-consumer and streaming platforms; software and application licensing and development; data science and data strategy; distribution technologies; production and post-production technologies; media supply chain (content workflow and management); enterprise systems and solutions; IT and telecom; information security; advertising and marketing technology; payment processing technologies; AI technologies; and more. Have deep knowledge in areas of responsibility and related areas to develop, implement, and direct programs. Interpret and provide advice to internal clients regarding the company’s rights, obligations, restrictions, and all other contractual provisions included in the company’s tech and commercial contracts. Regularly liaise with EVP level independently, and provide leadership and counsel to large, diverse teams of senior employees. Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on licensing, technology, commercial, and other legal topics, with an emphasis on AI. Provide guidance on AI governance issues and the establishment and maintenance of AI policies. Evaluate and provide advice to internal clients on the use of AI, including identifying risks and ensuring appropriate contract protections. Have a deep understanding of AI and legal issues associated with the use of AI. Keep current with market standard AI contractual provisions and developments in laws applicable to AI. Coordinate with Information Security and the Privacy office on data security and privacy issues, and other stakeholders related to contract negotiations. Complete projects and tasks as assigned and provide general support for the team. Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates and standard contract provisions utilized by the team. Qualifications & Experience 12 years of technology and commercial transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Some prior law firm experience is highly preferred. JD and active member of at least one US state bar, in good standing. Technically proficient lawyer with substantial experience in technology and commercial transactions. Prior experience with contracting for AI technologies and advising on AI related matters is preferred. Superior drafting skills with substantial experience negotiating contracts to deliver legal protection and strong commercial results. Clear and concise communicator (both orally and written) able to present and distill legally complex issues into compliant but practical and commercial solutions. Self-starter with strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing priorities. Strategic thinker with excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels within the company, plus a cooperative and collaborative team-oriented attitude. Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail. Excellent academic credentials and references. How We Get Things Done… This section outlines guiding principles at Warner Bros. Discovery, which are central to how we operate. You can find them at the guiding principles page: www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with insights from the team. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, 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. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Base pay is $157,500.00 - $292,500.00 per year. Actual salaries vary based on factors including market data, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Pay may include bonuses and additional incentives. Warner Bros. Discovery provides benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and leave.
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