GVP, Legal, Employment - US Production

5 Months ago • 15 Years + • Legal • $231,000 PA - $429,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The GVP, Legal, Employment - US Production leads the US Production Employment team, providing employment legal support and counsel to Warner Bros. Discovery's production and studio operations. Responsibilities include advising on labor and employment matters, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals, supporting enterprise initiatives, advising on employment risks in production policies, and handling internal investigations and disputes. The role requires extensive experience in entertainment law, collective bargaining agreements, California employment law, and managing legal professionals. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver who can deliver workable solutions in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Must have:
  • 15+ years experience as a labor and employment lawyer
  • Experience in global environment, preferably in media/entertainment
  • Experience in sophisticated production environments
  • Experience advising on California-specific employment matters
  • Juris Doctor and member of state bar
Perks:
  • Competitive benefits
  • Thoughtfully curated benefits
  • Tools to explore and grow

Job Details

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

This position leads the US Production Employment team and provides employment legal support and counseling for P&C and business leaders within Warner Bros Discovery.  The role is primarily focused on supporting WBD’s US productions and studios operations and may support other client groups and initiatives within WBD’s global productions and operations.  This role works closely with the broader internal employment legal team to provide day-to-day advice and subject matter expertise across the full range of employee relations and other labor and employment issues across the production environment, including film, theatrical, television, unscripted, and studios and lot operations.  This role manages a team of attorneys and legal professionals.  This role interprets the latest employment legislation and case law into practical, straight forward language to deliver workable solutions in a fast paced, complex production environment.  The role includes significant people management as well as advising senior leaders, P&C clients, and other Legal teams on complex production employment matters.

Your Role Accountabilities

  • Advice and counseling on labor and employment matters
  • Leadership of a team that includes five lawyers and multiple legal professionals
  • Support for enterprise level initiatives and projects as needed, including policies, employment compliance initiatives in the production environment, and harmonization initiatives.
  • Advice on employment risks and issues in production policies and agreements.
  • Employment legal support for internal investigations, employment disputes, and litigation, including administrative charges, arbitration proceedings, and wage and hour matters.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 15+ years of experience as a practicing labor and employment lawyer
  • Experience in a global environment, preferably in media/entertainment company
  • Experience in sophisticated production environments, including operating within guild and industry-level collective bargaining agreements
  • Experience in advising on California-specific employment matters in the production/media industry
  • Experience supervising or overseeing the work of other attorney(s)
  • Juris Doctor
  • Member of a state bar in good standing and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in California
  • Knowledge of labor and employment law and the legal environment of the media industry sufficient to prepare legal documents, represent WBD in legal proceedings, and advise management
  • Must be able to prepare, negotiate, and interpret complex agreements and other legal documents
  • Must be able to research legal questions and to provide written and oral advice
  • Must be able to supervise and evaluate legal, paralegal and administrative professionals
  • Extensive knowledge of California employment laws, including, but not limited to, wage and hour, disability and other California/local laws, regulations, and legislation.  

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $231,000.00 - $429,000.00 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 sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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