Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery\xe2\x80\xa6 the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are\xe2\x80\xa6 When we say, \xe2\x80\x9cthe stuff dreams are made of,\xe2\x80\x9d we\xe2\x80\x99re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s next\xe2\x80\xa6 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. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Support all aspects of WBD\xe2\x80\x99s businesses across India, South East Asia and Korea (INSEAK), with a particular focus on Korea, including in the areas of channel/programming services distribution, content distribution, content acquisition/production, advertising sales, licensing, employment, marketing & PR and corporate matters
• Review and develop precedents and processes to enhance the efficiency of the Legal Team
• Review and advise on data privacy and other relevant compliance and regulatory matters applicable to WBD\xe2\x80\x99s business
• Draft, negotiate and advise business teams on agreements in English and Korean
• Identify and advise business teams on a range of potential legal and business risks
• Develop a close working relationship with the business teams in Korea and across APAC
• Provide legal and compliance training, including on anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy and information security matters

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

• Draft, review and advise on channel/programming services distribution, content distribution/acquisition/production deals, advertising sales deals, licensing deals and related group templates and forms
• Provide legal and commercial advice in connection with the negotiation of agreements
• Advise on Korea laws and regulations
• Manage privacy projects in Korea
• Advise on INSEAK regulations, compliance matters and legal and business risks with primary responsibility for liaising with regulators, updating the business on legislative and regulatory developments and advising APAC management on issues relating to the above, with a particular focus on Korea and WBD\xe2\x80\x99s Korean broadcast (PP) licences and permits
• Provide related support to APAC sales and business development executives, contract administrators, finance, rights, credit and collections and marketing teams

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Law Degree from a recognized university in Korea or elsewhere
• Prior Experience/Industry: 5+ years PQE experience in a top-tier law firm and/or MNC, with exposure to both Korean and international legal systems and ways of doing business
• Technical and Business: Keen sense of business acumen
• Self-Management: Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands and to make considered legal decisions without assistance
• Management and Leadership: Flexible, \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude and willingness to learn
• Language: Native-level fluency in Korean and fluency in English, including ability to draft legal agreements in both languages
• Other Requirements of person: Good written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent judgment, ability to work as part of a team and to think outside the box to solve complex problems
• Knowledge: IP/licensing, media, telecommunications, data privacy and/or corporate/commercial
• Regional/Country Experience: Experience working in Korea and internationally

How We Get Things Done\xe2\x80\xa6 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. The Legal Bits\xe2\x80\xa6 Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 you\xe2\x80\x99re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.