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Warner Bros. Discovery Sr. Counsel, Legal, Employment in Culver City, California
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
Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Sr. Counsel to advise internal clients on the resolution of content production-related employment law issues in a manner that best minimizes potential legal liability while advancing operational business goals. Partners with representatives from People & Culture, Legal Affairs, Labor Relations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Compliance, Communications, among others, to resolve claims and litigation matters, oversee internal investigations, and develop, implement, and interpret company policies, procedures, and programs per best practice and applicable laws.
Your Role Accountabilities
Researches and responds (both verbally and in writing) to inquiries from People & Culture and other corporate business partners regarding employment law issues of every type, including statutory EEO matters, employee discipline, disability leaves and accommodation, reorganizations and reductions in force, diversity and inclusion, and wage and hour issues.
Represents the Company and its affiliates in both adversarial (administrative, arbitral, and court hearings) and cooperative dispute resolution proceedings.
Analyzes, drafts, negotiates, reviews, and revises agreements, policies, and programs that govern employment and contingent worker relationships.
Supervises internal EEO investigations.
Ensures that employment-related claims are addressed promptly and thoroughly and are resolved in a manner designed to minimize potential liability.
Responds to third-party communications, including demand letters and administrative investigative complaints.
Develops and presents training workshops on harassment prevention, respectful workplace, diversity and inclusion, and other employment law-related topics.
Partners with Labor Relations to resolve issues relating to union affiliated employees.
Supervises and/or partners with outside counsel to manage adversarial proceedings in the most effective and cost-conscious manner.
Supervises clerical subordinates in the performance of legal-related tasks.
Qualifications & Experience
3-5 years practicing labor and employment law with a national law firm or in a corporate legal department; experience at a major studio, network, or content service provider or platform preferred.
Litigation experience required; trial experience preferred.
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required
Member of the California State Bar (or another state bar with the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status in California); must be in good standing
Interest in developing legal transactional skills, including negotiating, drafting, analyzing, and interpreting contracts.
Must be able to research legal questions and communicate responses effectively to all levels of corporate and production staff.
Ability to problem solve in efficient, business-friendly, creative manner.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; m ust be able to write in a well-organized, concise and precise manner.
Ability to build strong internal client relationships with personnel of all levels, effectively advise senior-level executives and production partners, and produce strong client and partner satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking.
Must be agile, proactive, and highly motivated; must have positive, team-oriented attitude, excellent judgment, ability to handle high volume of work with minimal supervision and to assess risk, make decisions and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Must enjoy welcoming new business challenges and working in dynamic, fast-paced environment with great colleagues and world-class IP and entertainment.
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, 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.
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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.