VP, Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

The Job

Warner Bros. Pictures seeks a VP, Legal Affairs for the Global Theatrical Production Group.

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 theatrical and streaming films, including rights agreements and above-the-line talent agreement.
• Providing legal support during physical and post-production, including negotiating location 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 from an ABA accredited law school and at least 10 years of relevant motion picture production experience working for a production company, studio or law firm. Legal affairs, co-financing, negative pick-up and animation experience is a plus. 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.