Counsel, Legal, Production with French in London, United Kingdom

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…

The Counsel role will support the production activities relating to :

1) Original Programming, Max France;

2) Local Film Production in France and across EMEA/APAC as required;

3) potential remake licences; and other production releated activities as required.

Your role accountabilities…

• Researching and preparing reports on copyright and other legal matters.

• Reviewing underlying rights and other production and development agreements and preparing reports thereon.

• Drafting, including initial drafts and amendments to development, production and distribution agreements, including format options and licenses , book option agreements, development and co-development agreements, scriptwriter agreements, production commissioning agreements, production services agreements, co-production agreements, and agreements with international distributors for the distribution of original programming for Max France and local film production, Warner Bros. content.

• Reviewing and commenting on a variety of agreements related to day-to-day production work, including agreements for the services of directors, actors, crew, locations, facilities and suppliers.

• Reviewing union agreements relating to the services of actors, creators, writers and crew in the region, including familiarization with the relevant collective agreements.

• Arranging execution and filing of contracts. Management of data capture sheets and other rights’ management systems.

• Assisting with clearance work, including reviewing scripts and advising on the clearance of intellectual property included in programmes.

• Familiarization with, and providing advice on, subsidies, tax rebates and other incentives, assisting in the assessment of security, completion bonds, insurances and company data.

• Work as needed for the review and approval of delivery of production contracts.

• General assistance to the Original Programming and local film production legal team, as needed.

Key Relationships and Reporting Lines (Manager)

Director of Legal and Business Affairs, France

Qualification & Experience…

• University Degree in Law from an internationally recognized university

• Ability to work in English and French essential

• Evidenced interest in intellectual property/copyright/media law.

• Some hands-on experience, in audiovisual companies, of the types of contracts and agreements handled in the role is preferable.

• Numerate and able to review financial documentation

• Ability to access legal databases to carry out research

• Detail-oriented, organized and diligent

• Enthusiasm for local film production, Max France scripted and documentary programming.

• Friendly and collegiate person, willing to learn from others, share information and find ways of being supportive.

• Independent worker, keen to learn.

Hybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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.

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 [email protected].