Senior Attorney
Modern Family Law
Director, Legal, Employment
Warner Bros. Discovery
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $154,070 - $286,130 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Advise management and talent business partners on employment law issues
- Oversee and collaborate with the senior employment paralegal in drafting and advising employment and talent contracts
- Represent the Company in employment litigation matters alongside outside and internal counsel
- Support and advise on internal investigations of employment-related complaints
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to Georgia or New York State Bar in good standing; or willingness to be Registered In-House Counsel in New York
- Minimum 8+ years of experience advising on employment law matters, drafting and advising on employment and talent agreements and handling employment litigation cases
- Experience in the entertainment industry and 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 collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs
- Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to prioritize work and address urgent requests from executives and other legal counsel
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Vacation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employment lawdrafting contractsemployment litigationinternal investigationslegal analysisnegotiationproblem-solvingcritical thinkinglegal advisingtalent agreements
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationcreativityconsensus buildingself-startermotivationprioritizationanalytical skillsnegotiating skillsability to explain legal concepts
Certifications
JD from an accredited law schoolGeorgia State BarNew York State BarRegistered In-House Counsel
