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Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 day ago

VP, Legal, Litigation

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$234K/yr - $435K/yr

12+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global entertainment company seeking an experienced legal executive to join their legal team as VP, Legal, Litigation. This role involves overseeing litigation matters, providing legal counsel, and managing outside counsel while ensuring compliance and excellence in execution.

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Responsibilities

Oversee outside counsel in their handling of WBD litigation and claims, assist with factual investigation of claims, and develop litigation strategy

Provide litigation-related guidance and legal advice to WBD employees, including support on contract negotiation, contractual terms, privacy laws, copyright laws, production-related matters and other legal issues

Prepare employees for depositions and in-court testimony

Assist e-discovery team in the collection of documents and data relevant to litigation matters

Represent company at mediations and settlement negotiations

Supervise paralegals

Qualification

Litigation experienceTrial experienceJ.D. degreeLaw firm experienceEntertainment industry knowledgeContract negotiationLegal judgmentRelationship managementCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

12+ years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney

Litigation experience required; trial experience required

Law firm experience required; experience within the entertainment industry preferred

Undergraduate degree is required

J.D. degree from an accredited law school is required

Active member in a United States state bar in good standing

Ability to advocate, collaborate, and navigate adversarial situations in a fast-paced culture

Exceptional legal and business judgment and executive presence; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and WBD senior executives

Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated legal professionalism

Ability to develop and articulate creative and practical solutions to complex legal issues to meet business and legal goals and requirements

In-depth knowledge of WBD and the business and legal environment within the entertainment industry, in order to effectively represent the company in legal proceedings

Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with outside counsel and insurers in a positive manner

Demonstrated leadership as a supervisor and mentor; must be able to supervise, evaluate, and develop paralegals, junior attorneys and legal administrative assistants engaged in the performance of law-related tasks

Preferred

Experience within the entertainment industry preferred

Familiarity with some or all the following subject areas is preferred: general commercial litigation, entertainment industry-related litigation; copyright, trademark, and patent; privacy; burgeoning legal issues related to artificial intelligence; First Amendment; personal injury; workers' compensation; insurance defense; environmental; anti-trust and tax matters