Director, Legal, Streaming - EMEA (2 years FTC) role at Warner Bros. Discovery. Based in London and part of the Streaming EMEA Legal team. The role reports to the VP, Regional Legal Lead for Streaming, EMEA. The Streaming Legal team has an international remit and provides comprehensive and proactive legal support to Warner Bros. Discovery’s global digital businesses: Max and discovery+ (including TNT Sport). Digital is a core growth area for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Your Role
This is a 2 year fixed-term contract focused on all legal aspects of our direct-to-consumer business in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
* Consumer and Marketing
o Work closely with key stakeholders on the global rollout of new digital product launches.
o Provide support across the consumer lifecycle/experience, including advising on product development, buyflows, subscription models and pricing, promotions, customer support and complaints.
o Advise on a wide range of consumer, regulatory and marketing law issues.
o Advertising, marketing and promotional campaign clearance and events for both D2C services and content.
o Liaise with global compliance teams to ensure product compliance across all markets.
o A proven track record in product development and marketing is beneficial to the role.
* Commercial Agreements
o Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including promotional partnerships, events, consultancy services, influencers, sponsorships, marketing, creative agencies, advertising and confidentiality.
o Work with the international legal team on digital distribution agreements with key affiliate and global partners, including content distribution agreements with OTT platform providers and app stores.
o Draft, negotiate and advise on Ad Tech agreements including SSP, DSP and DMP agreements.
* General Responsibilities
o Create and update relevant policies and template agreements.
o Collaborate with regional legal teams globally to navigate legal restrictions, improve efficiencies, and implement best practices.
o Liaise with Product, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Data Protection, Information Security, Procurement, Risk Management, Ethics and Compliance, Employment and other specialist legal teams as appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
* UK-qualified or common law equivalent lawyer with post-qualification experience, excellent academics and top-tier law firm training.
* Strong expertise in product development, consumer law, marketing, and commercial judgment.
* Experience in digital media, tech, or broadcast industries is a plus.
* Skilled negotiator with proven ability to balance legal protection and commercial outcomes.
* Clear communicator who can simplify complex legal issues for stakeholders.
* Professional, detail-oriented team player with global collaboration experience and multitasking ability.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working model. The role is advertised as hybrid, combining remote and in-office work, in line with current company policy and subject to agreement with your Line Manager. Rights and obligations may change to meet business needs and with reasonable notice.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. We 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 protected category. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Entertainment Providers
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