Legal Advisor

Job Description

Legal Advisor (Commercial lawyer)
Overview

TVN Warner Bros. Discovery Group is a leading media company in Poland, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery since 2018. We have 14 TV channels, including leading entertainment, lifestyles and news channels.

The most engaging VOD service in Poland - player.pl, is also the part of company's wide product portfolio.
Our company's success is driven by people. We have over 3 000 of the best in the field in programming and production, new media, sales and marketing, technology, business administration and finance.

We have a passion for our work and value clear communication, understanding and support, diversity, and especially humor, since entertainment is our domain.

This position will be a direct hire for Warner Bros. Discovery TVN.

Responsibilities
• Advising on various commercial matters: distribution, licensing, maintenance, corporate, including drafting documents, negotiating all phases of transactions, and providing guidance on deal strategy and structure
• Draft corporate documentation and handle legal processes for management boards and supervisory boards of Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN companies
• Guide business on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations as well as with Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN policies
• Consulting on the management, processes and administration of active agreements, registry entries and other
• Reviewing and updating standard form agreements, creating and maintaining template agreements for key service areas
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN
• Provide market intelligence research and support for business initiatives as directed

Qualifications
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills; pragmatism to balance costs and benefits and handle ambiguity
• Ability to research, review and analyze complex laws, rules, regulations and other legal requirements
• Ability to provide well-reasoned, business-based legal counsel; courage to identify and address risks and/or deficiencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and handle high volume of work and multi-task a variety of assignments, as well as recognize priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well in cross functional groups and collaboratively with team members; cross-cultural fluency and/or awareness
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational and problem-solving skills

Education and Qualifications:
• Qualified lawyer required with minimum 4 years of experience
• Written and oral fluency in Polish and English required
• Knowledge of television business or general entertainment industry, media or non-media products distribution models and 'new media' developments – nice to have

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjjbvb-18-191-21-86-42 in your application.