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
This position is part of the legal team supporting Warner Bros.
Discovery's US Ad Sales department.
Focus of the role will be drafting and negotiating contracts for, and providing legal guidance to, the US ad sales team.
Candidates must possess superior oral and written communications skills and be able to work collaboratively with clients and other attorneys in a team environment.
Your Role Accountabilities Negotiate, draft and interpret various agreements and other legal documents relating to advertising sales, integrations and sponsorships, including programmatic and addressable ad sales arrangements.
Negotiate, draft and interpret various ad tech, research and related technology and commercial agreements.
Review and analyze commercial production, ad product, and marketing materials and provide advice and counsel to various business units across the company regarding advertising, and other consumer regulatory issues.
Act as a liaison between ad sales and editorial business stakeholders around proposed product integrations and the development and launch of new ad products.
Provide legal services and advice as it relates to sweepstakes and contests, including preparing sweepstakes and contest rules, reviewing marketing copy and providing disclaimers and notice provisions.
Coordinate with other legal team members regarding data privacy/security, kid-directed advertising, and AI issues in various agreements.
Coordinate with Information Security and Enterprise Risk Management on data security issues, vendor risk assessments, and related contract negotiations.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all business clients and other related personnel (e.g., advertisers, agencies, technology vendors) for the benefit of the company.
Interpret and provide advice to clients regarding the company's rights, obligations, restrictions, and all other contractual provisions and financial aspects of the company's ad sales related commercial contracts.
Manage and monitor agreements negotiated by outside counsel and weigh in on business risks.
Remain current on developments in the industry and technology to maintain efficiency in performance.
Maintain visibility in the industry by regularly interacting with peers in similar positions at other companies and keeping abreast of industry changes.
Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience with commercial transactions, including contract negotiations and drafting, and advertising law.
JD and active member of at least one US state bar, in good standing.
Knowledge in legal areas related to advertising, ad tech, programmatic/addressable advertising.
Previous law firm experience and media industry experience preferred.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly in a high-pressure, customer service driven environment.
Strong work ethic combined with a cooperative and collaborative team-oriented attitude.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish productive relationships externally and internally at all levels in the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must have the legal right to work in the United States 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 [redacted].
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: $123,200.00 - $228,800.00 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.