Senior Counsel, Original Programming

Job Description

The Job

This Senior Counsel, Original Programming, Scripted will perform high-level legal work supporting the development, licensing and production of original programming for HBOMAX, as well as TNT, TBS, and truTV.

The Essentials
• Candidate must have a combined minimum of eight years of relevant experience in an attorney position handling legal work for original television series at one or more networks, studios, media companies and/or law firm entertainment departments.
• Excellent academic credentials and references.
• Superior drafting, negotiating and analytical ability.
• Strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Outstanding initiative, strategic thinking and decision-making ability.
• A capacity to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience in what will be his/her primary areas of responsibility, including the drafting and negotiating of complex agreements in the categories set forth in the "job duties" section above.
• Demonstrated strength in handling option/purchase and other agreements related to underlying rights is a significant plus.
• College Graduate and J.D./Law degree.
• Admitted to State Bar.

The Perks
• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4xvvr-3-145-77-114-42 in your application.