Legal Affairs Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCounsel Full time $120,000 - $170,000
Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel

 

This is a high-profile position for a skilled legal counsel to provide expert advice and support to the production business of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia Pty Limited in Australia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with all legal matters arising throughout program production, from development through to broadcast, digital, and social media exploitation, across a broad slate of non-scripted and scripted programming.

The role works in a small team based in the Sydney office and is part of a larger team of lawyers within Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner Bros. International Television that are based in the United Kingdom and United States.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft and advise on agreements for program development and production, including talent and contributor agreements, scriptwriter agreements, access agreements, location, studio, and production services agreements.
  • Advise production executives on rights issues and clearance matters, and assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, insurance, foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety, program participants' welfare, and duty of care protocol.
  • Assist with management of disputes, claims, and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers, or other third parties.
  • Compile program rights information for distribution purposes and liaise with rights administration and sales administration teams.
Requirements:
  • Qualified solicitor with 3+ years post-qualification experience, preferably gained with an Australian production company, broadcaster, or major law firm.
  • Experience and working knowledge of the Australian broadcasters' terms of trade preferred.
  • Strong background in copyright law and ownership of rights in content and underlying material preferred.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet conflicting deadlines.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and handle complex issues tactfully.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Benefits:

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.

How We Get Things Done:

At Warner Bros. Discovery, our guiding principles are central to how we operate and get things done.

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