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.

Your New Role

The role holder will work in partnership with the UK & Ireland and Employment Legal Lead and the P&C team providing day-to-day advice and expertise, minimizing the financial and reputational risk to WBD whilst developing a strong working relationship. This will involve working with the UK & Ireland and Employment Legal Lead on all UK & Ireland employment legal issues for WBD developing legally compliant, fit for purpose processes covering all of WBD\xe2\x80\x99s businesses, including, but not limited to assisting with ER investigations and providing employment legal support. They will also be responsible for line managing a trainee or paralegal within the team.

The role is for a 12 month fixed term employment contract to cover maternity leave of one of the team members. The role can be carried out on a 4 or 5 day per week basis.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Providing day-to-day employment legal advice, expertise and guidance to P&C, minimizing the financial and reputational risk to WBD with supervision from the Senior Director and Group Vice President, Employment Law as appropriate
• Assisting the development of employment law strategy in the UK & Ireland, ensuring it is aligned with the overall aims of the company
• Developing internal relationships in the UK & Ireland; with a view to minimizing external legal costs
• Working with the PR and P&C teams on ER investigations taking part in tripods as required
• Assisting with draft and roll out employment policies, agreements and other precedents for UK & Ireland
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
• Working with external counsel in the UK & Ireland; and controlling costs
• Interpreting the latest employment legislation and case law into practical, straight forward language to deliver workable solutions for the business
• Proactively sharing knowledge to upskill the UK & Ireland P&C teams on current employment legislation and case law through \xe2\x80\x98lunch and learns\xe2\x80\x99 and articles/emails
• Proactively networking with employment law professionals externally. Taking up opportunities to attend network groups, seminars etc and sharing the learning.
• Capacity permitting, assisting the GVP Employment Law with EMEA based projects

• The role may require very limited overseas travel as necessary.
• Providing back up support to other members of the International Employment legal team as and when required (capacity permitting).

Skills and Experience

Skills

• Technically very proficient lawyer \xe2\x80\x93 needs to have experience excellent understanding of employment law in the UK and excellent drafting skills.
• Qualified Employment Lawyer - Approximately 5 years+ PQE
• Negotiation skills must be excellent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to work effectively at all levels within the company:
• Clear and concise communicator (both orally and written) \xe2\x80\x93 ability to present and distil legally complex issues into legally compliant but practical and commercial solutions, in a way that engages the key stakeholders.
• Well organized and attention to detail: this role requires focus and energy to ensure that nothing falls between the cracks.

Behaviour

• Extremely professional: calm under pressure, clear thinking, well organized, proactive and grasps concepts quickly.
• Emotionally intelligent outlook \xe2\x80\x93 must have the ability to diffuse and calm others.
• Inclusive behaviour \xe2\x80\x93 Understands and demonstrates the importance of DEI. Also ensures that all key stakeholders are consistently kept in the loop.
• Should excel in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage own time judiciously and deal effectively with competing interests.
• Confident, sociable and ability to interact with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Good team player \xe2\x80\x93 must have flexible, hands-on approach.

Metrics

• A role with great responsibilities to ensure that the employment law risks for WBD in the UK & Ireland are managed and minimized.
• Requires good business and legal judgment
• Responsible for identifying issues and making recommendations and creating solutions that potentially have long term implications

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 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.

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