Director, Legal, WBTV Unscripted

About the Role

Experienced entertainment attorney role within Warner Bros. Television's Unscripted Business & Legal Affairs team in Burbank, CA. Hybrid schedule — three days per week in office. Supports one of the industry's leading producers of unscripted programming across broadcast, cable, streaming, and emerging media.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate and draft development, production, and distribution agreements: network licenses, talent deals, format deals, production services agreements, contestant/participant agreements, releases, branded partnerships, music licenses, and location agreements
• Advise on union/guild obligations, content clearing, rights research, international filming, and marketing/advertising restrictions
• Ensure compliance with WBD legal policies; provide risk assessments to senior executives; supervise outside counsel and clearance services

Requirements

• 7+ years practicing entertainment law at a national law firm, major studio, or online platform preferred
• J.D. required; active CA State Bar membership
• B.A./B.S. degree required
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; excellent research and communication
• Exceptional judgment; ability to manage high volume with minimal supervision

Pay & Benefits

$154,000–$286,000/yr. Benefits include health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.