Counsel, Legal

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role… 

• Drafting, processing and negotiation of contracts, in particular those relating to licensing or media law, in German and English in the following areas:
• Content production: Drafting and reviewing co-production, production service, finance, pre-sales and development agreements based on the terms agreed by the business affairs executive in Germany.
• Channel distribution: Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating channel distribution and commercial agreement for WBD’s free television, pay television and/or on demand services in GSA. Ensuring best practice and consistency of drafting and contract terms, knowledge sharing and strong communications
• Ad sales: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating ad sales agreements with advertisers and agencies for WBD’s free television, pay television and/or on demand services in GSA. Advising on advertisement regulations and ensuring best practice and compliance with relevant adverting regulations.
• Compliance: Management of the compliance specialist teams (youth protection and on-air compliance) to ensure compliance with German media regulation for the channels and services licensed out of Germany, including being the point of contact for the regulator. Ensuring that all of WBD business activity in Germany is fully compliant with company policies and compliance programs, including without limitation the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policies.
• Day to day legal advice on their distinct practice areas including drafting, negotiating, advising clients and being able to communicate clearly and concisely also to senior management. Ability to challenge ideas proposed and advise on conflicts. Providing commercial and practical legal advice.
• Reading up on latest legal developments, industry opinion, attending seminars etc.  Proactively educating clients on development in the law or practice which could impact them, and setting up and running compliance programmes (eg data protection, competition, corporate governance). Having a clear understanding of European law and the impact on WBD’s business, ensuring contracts are updated to reflect legislative changes. Monitoring and updating local and regional management on all relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Support for various internal projects

Skills and Qualifications… 

• Successfully completed law studies (1st and 2nd state examinations)
• Sound legal knowledge of German law with a focus on media law and knowledge of data protection law and IT law
• First professional experience desired
• Confident and convincing appearance
• Team-oriented, independent and precise way of working
• Flexibility, ability to work under pressure and service orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and international environment
• Very good command of written and spoken German & English

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.