Sr. Counsel
Warner Bros.
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/23/2021 6:08:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Location: United States - California - Burbank
Warner Bros. corporate functions provide specialized knowledge and expertise to support our vast portfolio of businesses like DC Comics, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
The Job
Warner Bros. Film Group seeks a Senior Counsel, Legal Affairs for the Global Theatrical Production Group which includes Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema.
The Daily
The position reports to the head of legal affairs for the Warner Bros. Film Group. The principal job duties are:
• Negotiating and drafting agreements related to the development, production and financing of Warner Bros. and New Line theatrical and streaming films, including rights agreements and above-the-line talent agreements
• Providing legal support during physical and post-production, including negotiating location, vendor and visual effects agreements
• Working closely with the business affairs group in connection with the studio's motion picture projects
The Essentials
The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree with a strong academic record from an ABA accredited law school and at least 3 years of relevant production experience working for a production company, studio or law firm. Admission to the State Bar of California or qualified to practice as a Registered In-House Counsel is also required. In addition, the candidate will possess the following attributes:
• Willingness to tackle matters outside their area of expertise
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability and flexibility to take on new and complex legal challenges
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight time frames in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively and cross functionally
• Adaptable negotiation style
The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.