Warner Bros. Discovery
Sr. Counsel, Legal, Distribution & Commercial Partnerships
Warner Bros. Discovery, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Sr. Counsel, Legal, Distribution & Commercial Partnerships
role at Warner Bros. Discovery. The Sr. Counsel provides business and legal affairs support across a wide spectrum of WBD’s content distribution business, including DTC services such as CNN All Access and Discovery+, over 20 linear channels (e.g., TNT, TBS, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel), and a broad offering of FAST channels. Your Role Accountabilities
Partner with content distribution colleagues to plan, manage, negotiate, and draft license agreements for the distribution of DTC services, linear channels (including VOD and TVE rights), and FAST channels across traditional and emerging platforms (cable, telco, wireless, social, digital). Review, critically evaluate, interpret, and synthesize existing license agreements to identify key issues, ensure compliance, and advise clients on contractual issues. Provide counsel and advice to the business and explain ramifications of proposed actions under the framework of license agreements. Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on topics such as ad sales, TNT Sports, product, technology, litigation, accounting and finance. Maintain awareness of developments in the law, regulatory environments, and technology as they relate to distribution of media content, including piracy, windowing, and packaging of content. Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 4-7 years practicing law with a national law firm or in a corporate legal department. Experience with content distribution and licensing preferred. JD from an accredited law school required. Admission to a State Bar in good standing. Strong legal transactional skills and experience negotiating, drafting, analyzing, and interpreting a wide range of contracts. Ability to research legal questions and communicate responses effectively to all levels of the company. Problem-solving ability in an efficient, business-friendly, creative manner. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write in a well-organized, concise, and precise manner. Ability to build strong internal client relationships with personnel at all levels and advise senior-level executives to achieve client and partner satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking. High level of agility, proactive attitude, sound judgment, and ability to manage high volumes of work with minimal supervision, prioritizing multiple deadlines. Interest in engaging with dynamic, fast-paced environments and handling complex IP and entertainment matters. How We Get Things Done
Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. See them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ and feel free to discuss them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces building a workforce reflecting diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and 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, 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. Compensation & Benefits
In compliance with local law, compensation information is disclosed where required. Pay Range: $159,180.00 - $295,620.00 per year. Base pay is one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package, which may include annual bonuses, incentives, and program-specific awards. Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and vacation. Eligibility and Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Entertainment Providers
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Sr. Counsel, Legal, Distribution & Commercial Partnerships
role at Warner Bros. Discovery. The Sr. Counsel provides business and legal affairs support across a wide spectrum of WBD’s content distribution business, including DTC services such as CNN All Access and Discovery+, over 20 linear channels (e.g., TNT, TBS, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel), and a broad offering of FAST channels. Your Role Accountabilities
Partner with content distribution colleagues to plan, manage, negotiate, and draft license agreements for the distribution of DTC services, linear channels (including VOD and TVE rights), and FAST channels across traditional and emerging platforms (cable, telco, wireless, social, digital). Review, critically evaluate, interpret, and synthesize existing license agreements to identify key issues, ensure compliance, and advise clients on contractual issues. Provide counsel and advice to the business and explain ramifications of proposed actions under the framework of license agreements. Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on topics such as ad sales, TNT Sports, product, technology, litigation, accounting and finance. Maintain awareness of developments in the law, regulatory environments, and technology as they relate to distribution of media content, including piracy, windowing, and packaging of content. Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 4-7 years practicing law with a national law firm or in a corporate legal department. Experience with content distribution and licensing preferred. JD from an accredited law school required. Admission to a State Bar in good standing. Strong legal transactional skills and experience negotiating, drafting, analyzing, and interpreting a wide range of contracts. Ability to research legal questions and communicate responses effectively to all levels of the company. Problem-solving ability in an efficient, business-friendly, creative manner. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write in a well-organized, concise, and precise manner. Ability to build strong internal client relationships with personnel at all levels and advise senior-level executives to achieve client and partner satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking. High level of agility, proactive attitude, sound judgment, and ability to manage high volumes of work with minimal supervision, prioritizing multiple deadlines. Interest in engaging with dynamic, fast-paced environments and handling complex IP and entertainment matters. How We Get Things Done
Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. See them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ and feel free to discuss them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces building a workforce reflecting diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and 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, 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. Compensation & Benefits
In compliance with local law, compensation information is disclosed where required. Pay Range: $159,180.00 - $295,620.00 per year. Base pay is one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package, which may include annual bonuses, incentives, and program-specific awards. Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and vacation. Eligibility and Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Entertainment Providers
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