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Warner Bros. Discovery · 19 hours ago

Sr. Counsel, Legal, Acquisitions LATAM

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking a Sr. Counsel, Legal, Acquisitions LATAM to focus on negotiating and drafting agreements for content rights across their streaming services and television networks in the LATAM markets.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Act as legal counsel for content acquisitions across WBD’s streaming services and television networks in LATAM, advising on all legal matters related to acquisition and exploitation of content rights, including:
Structure, negotiate, and draft high volume of major studio, indie film, television series, kids, and live event content licenses
Update the department’s template agreements
Work closely with LATAM content teams responsible for sourcing content
Collaborate with other internal clients (distribution, marketing, finance, ad-sales, and product) to move key initiatives forward
Establish, maintain and develop relationships with key internal stakeholders and content suppliers
Support other company business initiatives as directed

Qualification

Content acquisitionContract negotiationContract draftingLegal analysisFluency in SpanishInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsDatabase setupJD degreeState Bar membershipFluency in EnglishTime managementFlexibility

Required

Minimum 8 years' experience
Experience working in media, streaming, or television related business and/or knowledge of business and legal affairs in the entertainment industry, including content acquisition or content licensing
Excellent negotiation, drafting and contract analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication at junior and senior levels within and outside the company
Ability to handle high volume of work, recognize priorities, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
Ability to function on an independent basis, with moderate supervision
Ability and flexibility to take on new legal challenges
Strong organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
Undergraduate degree required
JD degree from an accredited law school required
Active member of California, New York or Florida State Bar in good standing
Fluency in English and Spanish is required

Preferred

Familiarity with LATAM and US market is helpful
Knowledge/experience setting up databases, tables and automated forms is advantageous

Benefits

Career defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits

Company

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Warner Bros.
dateFounded in 2022
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://wbd.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$17.5B
Key Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO

Leadership Team

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David Zaslav
President and CEO
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Mark Thompson
CEO

Recent News

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2026-01-24
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Sources: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and WBD Chief Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell plan to testify in February at a US Senate committee hearing on the WBD sale (Bloomberg)
2026-01-23
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