VP, Legal, Litigation - Burbank, CA

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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 is seeking an experienced legal executive to join our global legal team as VP, Legal, Litigation, supporting our dynamic and high-profile litigation matters across the company.

This position will report directly to the SVP, Legal, Litigation and will be based in either Burbank, California, or New York, New York. The litigation team plays a critical role in protecting Warner Bros. Discovery's interests and reputation, managing complex disputes, and providing strategic legal counsel across the organization. This is a highly visible and impactful role within a fast-paced, global entertainment company.

In this role, you will serve as the primary legal advisor for litigation matters, overseeing pre-litigation claims and judicial proceedings, including arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, and hearings. You will manage and supervise outside counsel, negotiate and analyze contracts and agreements, and provide clear, pragmatic legal guidance to internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will lead and mentor a team of paralegal and clerical professionals, ensuring excellence in execution and compliance.

You will be responsible for managing outside counsel in handling Warner Bros. Discovery litigation, investigating and resolving pre-litigation claims, representing the company in judicial proceedings, negotiating, reviewing, drafting, and analyzing contracts and agreements, researching and responding to legal inquiries, supervising paralegal and clerical staff, and performing special assignments and related work as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes matters in a collaborative environment, partnering closely with internal teams and external counsel to mitigate risk and drive successful outcomes.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Oversee outside counsel in their handling of WBD litigation and claims, assist with factual investigation of claims, and develop litigation strategy.
• Provide litigation-related guidance and legal advice to WBD employees, including support on contract negotiation, contractual terms, privacy laws, copyright laws, production-related matters and other legal issues.
• Prepare employees for depositions and in-court testimony.
• Assist e-discovery team in the collection of documents and data relevant to litigation matters.
• Represent company at mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise paralegals.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney
• Litigation experience required; trial experience required.
• Law firm experience required; experience within the entertainment industry preferred.
• Undergraduate degree is required.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active member in a United States state bar in good standing.
• Ability to advocate, collaborate, and navigate adversarial situations in a fast-paced culture.
• Exceptional legal and business judgment and executive presence; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and WBD senior executives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated legal professionalism.
• Ability to develop and articulate creative and practical solutions to complex legal issues to meet business and legal goals and requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of WBD and the business and legal environment within the entertainment industry, in order to effectively represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Familiarity with some or all the following subject areas is preferred: general commercial litigation, entertainment industry-related litigation; copyright, trademark, and patent; privacy; burgeoning legal issues related to artificial intelligence; First Amendment; personal injury; workers' compensation; insurance defense; environmental; anti-trust and tax matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with outside counsel and insurers in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated leadership as a supervisor and mentor; must be able to supervise, evaluate, and develop paralegals, junior attorneys and legal administrative assistants engaged in the performance of law-related tasks.

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 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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ) for instructions to submit your request.

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: $234, $435,240.00 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.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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