VP, Intellectual Property - Copyright

Job Description

Your New Role…

Reporting to the SVP Head of Intellectual Property at Warner Bros. Discovery, the VP, Intellectual Property (Copyright) is a key member of the intellectual property team and a subject matter expert in all areas of copyright law relevant to the media and entertainment industry.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Provide substantive legal and commercial advice on all areas of copyright law relevant to the Company including, but not limited to, copyright termination (sections 203/304), 1909 Copyright Act, Stewart v. Abend, fair use, parody, foreign reversion, and international copyright.
• Assess and advise on rights, obligations, and restrictions around the use of intellectual property in connection with the production of film and television.
• Provide expert guidance on chain of title issues.
• Advise on right of publicity issues in production and marketing and life story rights related issues.
• Evaluate and counsel clients on issues related to moral rights, neighboring rights, and related IP issues.
• Evaluate and respond to various intellectual property claims.
• Supervise and/or partner with outside counsel on copyright and related intellectual property litigation.
• Stay apprised of meaningful developments in copyright law and how such developments may affect the Company and media and entertainment industry.

Qualifications & Experience…
• At least 10 years of relevant, substantive copyright and production clearance related experience.
• Experience as in-house counsel and/or within the entertainment industry is highly preferred but not required.
• BA/BS degree
• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to California state bar; must be in good standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to influence others to collaborate effectively are essential.
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate practical and creative solutions to meet business needs and legal requirements.
• Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.
• Extensive experience counseling clients at all levels and proven ability to become a trusted advisor regarding IP issues.
• Must be able to prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements and other legal documents.
• Must be able to research legal questions and be able to clearly present complex legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

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.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $197,050.00 - $365,950.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro6673-3-144-147-211-42 in your application.