Solicitor Legal Assistant

Warner Bros. Discovery; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Head of Legal and Director of Content. This role involves contract negotiation, legal research, and management of international business affairs. The ideal candidate is a UK qualified solicitor with a passion for the film industry, excellent drafting skills, and proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese. This is a full-time position offering a hybrid working model that combines remote and in-office work.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with at least first experience, or a para-legal in a law firm/media.
• Experience in drafting and negotiation of contracts.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, especially copyright.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Legal with contract negotiation and legal research.
• Assist Director of Content in legal advice and document management.
• Manage business affairs in Latin America.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Drafting and negotiation

Intellectual property law

Self-motivation

Enthusiasm for film industry

Familiarity with digital content delivery

Spanish or Portuguese proficiency

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 were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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.

A joint venture between Warner Bros. Discovery Sony Pictures and NT Digital 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 companys 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 Filmbankmedias 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. Filmbankmedias 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 Filmbankmedias 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 Filmbankmedias 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 idealy 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

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 along with some insights from the team on the 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.

If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1