Manager Business & Legal Affairs

Full Time Job
Location: United States - California - Burbank

The Job

WarnerMedia seeks a Manager Business & Legal Affairs for the Legal & Business Affairs department.

The Daily
• Contract negotiation and drafting of: scripted and unscripted development agreements, acquisition and license agreements, program distribution agreements, MVPD and virtual MVPD license agreements.
• Contract Administration, maintenance of option chart, maintenance of contract status chart and follow up with agents/lawyers.
• Monitoring infringement of and researching intellectual property rights.
• Knowledge of guild and union issues (e.g. SAG/AFTRA).
• General legal issues.

The Essentials
• BA/BS degree required.
• JD required.
• Must have good PC skills.
• Must have basic Windows knowledge.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must have 1-4 years experience in TV Business Affairs, legal, or programming.
• Distinct preference for previous TV experience.
• Strong experience in the drafting of contracts and negotiating.
• Must be a member in good standing of State Bar.
• General office activities: walking, standing, sitting, speaking, lifting, bending, finger manipulation, etc.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers, affiliates, clients, and other levels of personnel
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively
• Must be able to work well under time constraints in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, if and when necessary
• Computer, printer, possible 10-key adding machine, photocopy machine, fax machine, telephone, etc.

The CW Network is an equal opportunity employer. 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.