Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in the magic of storytelling. Our portfolio is filled with iconic content and beloved brands, all brought to life by storytellers, creators, and dreamers who are shaping the future of entertainment.
Join a team of brilliant creatives and technology trailblazers from around the globe. Here, you’ll find career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. At WBD, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.
Your New Role…
Discovery Global is on the lookout for an experienced intellectual property attorney to step into the role of Senior Director, Legal, Intellectual Property. In this pivotal position, you will oversee trademark and brand protection matters across a diverse global portfolio while supporting IP policy initiatives for the EMEA region.
Reporting directly to the SVP, Legal, Head of IP and Legal Operations, you will collaborate closely with the GVP, Legal, Content Protection, AI, and IP Policy. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding Discovery Global’s brands and content worldwide, managing complex trademark portfolios, and advising on strategic IP matters in a fast-paced, global entertainment environment.
Your Role Accountabilities...
* Manage complex global trademark portfolios, focusing on international (non-US) strategy, prosecution, and filings.
* Oversee global trademark opposition, cancellation, and enforcement matters, coordinating with external counsel and advising on risk.
* Advise senior business stakeholders on trademark selection, clearance, proper use, and brand strategy.
* Supervise trademark searches, filing programs, prosecutions, and preparation of affidavits supporting IP rights.
* Manage brand protection, antipiracy, and infringement matters, including counterfeiting, domains, online misuse, and scams, while negotiating settlements.
* Act as a subject-matter expert supporting litigation, M&A, corporate development, and trademark/IP licensing activities.
* Monitor IP legislative and regulatory developments across EMEA, assess business impact, and support policy submissions with government affairs teams.
Qualifications & Experience...
* Strong experience in the practice of trademark/IP law.
* Background or experience with brand protection/antipiracy matters.
* Qualified to practice in the UK.
* Practical, nuanced judgment in making decisions and recommendations regarding rights.
Working Conditions
This role is offered as a Hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work in line with our current company policy. Your Line Manager will discuss and agree on the specifics with you. Please note that WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement based on business needs, with reasonable notice.
How We Get Things Done…
At WBD, our guiding principles are the core values that shape our operations and culture. We encourage you to explore these values and hear insights from our team about how they manifest in our daily work. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we take our responsibility seriously to consider qualified candidates based on 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’re a qualified candidate with a disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please refer to our guidelines for submitting your request.