Confidential
Senior Vice President, Legal, Head of Litigation
Confidential, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Senior Vice President, Legal, Head of Litigation
About the Company
Fast-growing media & entertainment conglomerate
Industry Entertainment
Type Public Company
Founded 2022
Employees 10,001+
Categories
David Zaslav Discovery Inc Warner Bros. Discovery WarnerMedia Motion Picture Video Creation Television Information Media and Technology Distribution Film Publishing Entertainment & Recreation
Specialties
media and entertainment
About the Role
The Company is in search of a seasoned, business-minded litigation leader to direct its global litigation strategy and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of matters, including high-stakes commercial disputes, intellectual property, securities, employment, talent relations, and regulatory issues. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to add value in trial and appellate matters, oversee operational processes, and manage a high-performing litigation team. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, 15+ years of litigation experience, and a background that includes both intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. In-house experience with a major entertainment, media, or technology company is preferred, and a background in computer science, engineering, or related technology fields is a plus.
Key accountabilities for this role include leading the company's global litigation portfolio, providing pre-litigation counseling, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The candidate will also be expected to manage outside counsel, litigation budgets, and contribute to operational excellence and process improvement. Strong executive communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a high tolerance for complexity and change are essential. The role demands a leader who can foster collaboration, clarity, and accountability, and who is committed to championing inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Legal Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal
About the Company
Fast-growing media & entertainment conglomerate
Industry Entertainment
Type Public Company
Founded 2022
Employees 10,001+
Categories
David Zaslav Discovery Inc Warner Bros. Discovery WarnerMedia Motion Picture Video Creation Television Information Media and Technology Distribution Film Publishing Entertainment & Recreation
Specialties
media and entertainment
About the Role
The Company is in search of a seasoned, business-minded litigation leader to direct its global litigation strategy and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of matters, including high-stakes commercial disputes, intellectual property, securities, employment, talent relations, and regulatory issues. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to add value in trial and appellate matters, oversee operational processes, and manage a high-performing litigation team. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, 15+ years of litigation experience, and a background that includes both intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. In-house experience with a major entertainment, media, or technology company is preferred, and a background in computer science, engineering, or related technology fields is a plus.
Key accountabilities for this role include leading the company's global litigation portfolio, providing pre-litigation counseling, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The candidate will also be expected to manage outside counsel, litigation budgets, and contribute to operational excellence and process improvement. Strong executive communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a high tolerance for complexity and change are essential. The role demands a leader who can foster collaboration, clarity, and accountability, and who is committed to championing inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Legal Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Legal