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...We are looking for a legal role to cover a maternity leave.
The role will support the production activities of two Warner Bros.
Discovery departments: Original Programming, Max Spain and Local Film Production, Warner Bros.Your Role Accountabilities...Supporting the creative, production and finance teams, work with internal and external stakeholders and management of the full range of agreements in the context of television, film and digital development, production, and distribution.Negotiation, drafting and review of a variety of agreements, including development and co-development agreements, scriptwriter agreements, production services agreements, co-production agreements, financing agreements, TV licensing agreements, sales agency agreements and agreements with international distributors with respect to both Max' and Warner Bros.' local original content produced in Spain.Negotiation, drafting and review of a variety of agreements related to day-to-day production work, including agreements for the services of directors, actors, crew, locations, facilities and suppliers.Provide advice on underlying rights, format options and licenses, book option agreements, first look agreements and carry out chain of title reviews.Clearance work, including reviewing scripts, rough cuts and advising on the clearance of intellectual property and image rights included in programmes.Advice on ICAA film subsidies, tax rebates and other incentives available in Spain.Work as needed for the finalization of production and finance agreements, including taking security, dealing with completion bonds, reviewing insurances and risk assessments.Assisting with day-to-day queries about rights, restrictions, titles, and approvals relating to local productions.Advice on copyright, image rights, privacy and compliance issues, as well legal and business affairs advice on Spanish television and film industry production practices generally.Review, guidance and negotiation with relevant unions relating to the services of actors, creators, writers, etc.
in the region, including familiarization with the relevant collective management agreements.Advice on regulatory matters and monitoring of upcoming legislation.Coordination of the local investment obligation and any applicable levies.Working closely with the broader WBD legal team on legal and business affairs matters and implementing WBD policies as required.Qualifications Experience...Substantial experience in the entertainment industry, with media lawyer experience gained in-house or in a media law firm.In-depth knowledge of copyright in the audiovisual sector, including series and film production.Experience negotiating and drafting scripted and non-scripted development, production and distribution agreements is essential.University Degree and qualification to practice in law.Track record of working successfully with senior production, finance and creative staff.Ability to work fluently in English and Spanish is essential.
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.
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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 ******.
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