Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we’re not just about wizards, dragons, and superheroes. We’re a vibrant community of storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring iconic content and beloved brands to life. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, we offer career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to help you grow into your best self. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.
Your New Role…
We are on the lookout for an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join our global legal team as the Senior Director, Legal, Intellectual Property. In this pivotal role, you will oversee trademark and brand protection matters across a diverse global portfolio while supporting IP policy-related matters for the EMEA region.
This position reports directly to the SVP, Legal, Head of IP and Legal Operations, and collaborates closely with the GVP, Legal, Content Protection, AI, and IP Policy. As part of our intellectual property team, you will play a critical role 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 with a strong focus 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.
* Oversee 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), and negotiate 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, to be agreed upon with your Line Manager. Please note that WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement as necessary to meet business needs, with reasonable notice.
How We Get Things Done…
Our guiding principles are the core values that shape how we operate and achieve our goals. 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 workforce that reflects a diverse 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, we are here to support you.