Senior Counsel, Legal, International Content Distribution – Marketing

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WARNERMEDIA Full time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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 currently have an opportunity for a lawyer with digital and traditional advertising and marketing experience to join the Warner Bros. Discovery, International Content Licensing Department, supporting the Warner Bros. Discovery International marketing groups in the EMEA region. This position is a broad commercial role involving a diverse scope of work and content.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Provide legal support and documentation to assist in implementing marketing plans for the home entertainment (physical and digital) and TV distribution of the Company's movies, TV series and animation in the region, together with supporting the marketing activities of the DC franchise, the Wizarding World franchise, the Kids business, local production businesses and the company's channels and services throughout EMEA. In particular, provide legal advice in creating and implementing promotions, publicity, media, targeted marketing, creative advertising, special programs, competitions, festivals, screenings and special events in association with marketing campaigns and activities.
  • Work closely with the marketing groups across various business divisions to develop and successfully execute multi-layered campaigns, which include, among other activations, real time marketing, native advertising, social media and influencer campaigns, and user generated content activations.
  • Evaluate competitions, apps, websites, games, children's websites, podcasts and VR activations from development through launch for legal compliance.
  • Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including partner co-promotion and sponsorship agreements, website/social media competition agreements, content license agreements, advertising agency and media agreements, software license and platform license agreements, social influencer agreements, marketing vendor agreements, production agreements, venue agreements, live streaming, and consumer data-related agreements with respect to marketing campaigns.
  • Work together with the D&I and CSR teams to promote the Company's D&I initiatives including corporate sponsorships, school scholarships and bursaries and educational programmes.
  • Advise, clear and draft agreements in relation to behind-the-scenes/promotional specials including ad-pub reviews, talent contract checks, in-context promotional music clearance (including managing any payments to bodies such as the musicians union), review of third party IP, rights management and clip length checks.
  • Liaise with colleagues in Clearance/Labor Relations in U.S. to provide up-to-date advice in relation to Guild issues.
  • Structure, review and draft sweepstakes and contest rules and review supporting marketing materials and partner sponsored promotions.
  • Review and clear marketing collateral and materials, including compliance with local regulations, internal clearances and Guild issues.

Skills & Experience...

  • Qualified as Solicitor in United Kingdom.
  • Relevant law firm and/or in-house experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of content and channel marketing.
  • Well-versed in EMEA and EU marketing and advertising regulations, including local broadcasting codes (e.g. OFCOM). Familiarity with voluntary industry standards (DAA, MMA, etc.) and European online safety requirements preferred.
  • Must have strong legal drafting skills.

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.

The Legal Bits...

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, 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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