Legal Counsel

Found in: beBee S SG - 1 month ago

Singapore 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 Areâ¦

When we say, âthe stuff dreams are made of,â weâre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDâs 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 whatâs nextâ¦

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.

General Summary:

Based in Singapore (with travel on an as needed basis), this position will support the WBD business as required across APAC, with a particular focus on SEA & Korea. This individual will work on distribution, marketing, and ad sales agreements, as well as other corporate and intellectual property initiatives. The successful candidate will be a well-organised, self-driven, team player, preferably with some experience and background in television broadcast and/or digital media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting commercial agreements, especially as they relate to linear channel distribution & streaming partnerships for the WBD portfolio in SEA and Korea (and other APAC territories as may be required)

  • Draft, review and advise on marketing partnerships, advertising sales sponsorship contracts and advertising sales representative agreements

  • Draft, review and advise on broadcast origination, transmission & uplink, IT, research, marketing, inter-company and administrative services related agreements

  • Advise on general corporate matters and work with third party service providers on corporate secretarial matters to ensure compliance with corporate processes and laws and regulations of the territories in which the group conducts business, and requirements required of a subsidiary of a U.S. listed entity

  • Review and advise on JV agreements, M&A transactions and other contract related matters

  • Oversee litigation and other contentious issues such as intellectual property disputes, piracy (issuance of cease-and-desist letters, online piracy surveillance) and bad debt collection

  • Assist and support legal team on staying updated on regulatory issues

Experience Required:

  • Education: Law Degree from a recognized university in US/UK/Singapore or any other relevant jurisdiction

  • Prior Experience/Industry: 5+ years PQE experience in a top-tier law firm and/or MNC, with exposure to international legal systems and ways of doing business

  • Technical and Business: Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and an ability to work well under pressure

  • Self-Management: Ability to be able to function largely autonomously with minimal supervision and manage time effectively and judiciously to meet deadlines, recognizing priorities, and deal effectively with the competing interests of several different individuals/departments, and able to assess and balance legal risks against business interests

  • Management and Leadership: Flexible, âcan-doâ attitude and willingness to learn

  • Language: Excellent English language & drafting skills

  • Other Requirements of person:  Ability to work as part of a team and to think outside the box to solve complex problems. Business oriented commercial mindset with a flexible, practical problem solving approach. Mature, level-headed and calm disposition. Confident, sociable and be able to hold his/her own when dealing with senior management

  • Knowledge: IP/licensing, contract/corporate law, advertising regulations, media & broadcast regulations, FDI restrictions

  • Regional/Country Experience: Experience working internationally.

How We Get Things Doneâ¦

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 Bitsâ¦

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 youâre a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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