Director, Legal, Employment

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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

The Director, Legal, Employment role will serve as a key member of the corporate Employment Legal team supporting the Company’s News & Sports business divisions. This role will be advising the Company’s management, human resources (People & Culture) and talent negotiations business partners on all employment-related legal matters within News & Sports; overseeing and collaborating with talent business executives, paralegals and other administrative staff on the drafting and advising on employment and talent contracts within News & Sports; and representing the Company on employment litigation matters in partnership with outside counsel and internal litigation counsel when required.

Your Role Accountabilities

Advise management, People & Culture (P&C), and talent business partners on employment law issues, including restructurings, performance management, policies and procedures interpretation, worker classification, accommodations, wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment and retaliation

Oversee and collaborate with the senior employment paralegal role in the drafting and advising of employment and talent contracts for News & Sports

Represent the Company on employment litigation matters in partnership with outside counsel and other Company counsel

Support and advise on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints

Qualifications & Experience

JD from an accredited law school.

Admission to Georgia or New York State Bar in good standing; or or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in New York

Minimum 8+ of experience advising on employment law matters, drafting and advising on employment and talent agreements and handling employment litigation cases (both in-house and at a law firm)

Experience in the entertainment industry and within a high-speed news environment preferred

Strong legal knowledge and skills as well as superior critical thinking, analytical, negotiating, drafting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to explain legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and productively collaborate with stakeholders and clients to address business needs

Self-starter, highly motivated, and able and willing to prioritize work and to effectively address urgent requests from executives and other legal counsel

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

here .

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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, 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

accessibility page

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 : $154,070.00 - $286,130.00 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.

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