Solicitor / Legal Assistant

WarnerMedia; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking a UK qualified solicitor to support legal affairs related to the acquisition and licensing of audio-visual content. This role involves contract negotiation, legal research, and managing business affairs internationally, particularly in Latin America. Ideal candidates have a strong background in intellectual property law and excellent interpersonal skills. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a law firm or media company.
• Experience of drafting and negotiation.
• Familiarity with technology and digital content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations and legal research.
• Manage business affairs in Latin America.
• Provide legal advice on customer license agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Intellectual property law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Business proficient Spanish

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

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.

Who we are...

Filmbankmedia is a leader in non‑theatrical film distribution, representing many major Hollywood, Bollywood, and independent film studios (including Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures, Disney, 20th Century Studios, Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate and many more) in over 80 international territories. Filmbankmedia provides licensing for film screenings that take place outside of the cinema and home in environments such as outdoor screenings, community cinemas, film clubs, hotels, hospitals, coaches, trains, schools, pubs, bars, care homes, and more. Filmbankmedia operates in the UK and internationally. It is based in London but has new business representatives based in the LATAM and SEA regions.

Your new role...

The successful applicant will assist both the Head of Legal with all aspects of the company's legal affairs and the Director of Content and Acquisitions. The core business is the acquisition and licensing of audio‑visual entertainment, primarily feature films from Filmbankmedia's licensors, Sony, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, UIP and many others in non‑theatrical markets worldwide. The legal department works closely with lawyers and other personnel from these studios. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a key legal role in the film industry. The legal team support all departments of Filmbankmedia including acquisitions, sales, digital services, finance, employment/HR and business development. The role will therefore require the candidate to be a team player, to have the ability to work efficiently under pressure, on both new projects and day‑to‑day tasks and to balance the requirements of a variety of stakeholders. Filmbankmedia's business is international, you will be dealing with legal issues across Europe, the Far East and in particular, Latin America. The Acquisitions team deal with Filmbankmedia's studio and producer partners, acquiring content to add to our extensive repertoire.

Your role accountabilities...

• Supporting the Head of Legal – managing contract negotiation, legal research, day‑to‑day legal enquiries from internal departments and customers/rights owners/suppliers;
• Supporting the Director of Content and Acquisitions – including legal advice, contract reviews and document management;
• Managing Filmbankmedia's business affairs in Latin America – an expanding market for Filmbankmedia, particularly in overland transport, hospitals and universities, where relationships with partner companies, collective management organisations and customers are essential;
• Supporting Sales – including legal advice re customer licence agreements, drafting amendments, renewals;
• Contract management and template updates;
• Supporting Marketing – including legal advice re website issues, social media;
• Assisting with general office legal issues including company policies;
• Managing external/overseas legal counsel, in particular in Latin America and Germany.

Qualifications & Experience...

• UK qualified solicitor with ideally at least a first experience (a para‑legal with relevant experience in a law firm or media company will be considered);
• Experience of drafting and negotiation;
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law, in particular copyright;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to contribute to company activities;
• Enthusiasm, dynamism and self‑motivation;
• The ability to take on tasks and work independently, seeking guidance where necessary;
• Keen interest in movies and the film industry;
• Familiarity with technology and digital delivery of content;
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges;
• Business proficient Spanish and/or Portuguese would be very useful

Hybrid Working

This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.

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