Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Herne Bay, New Zealand Warner Bros. Discovery Full time

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoverythe stuff dreams are made of._**

**Who We Are**

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s 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’s next

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.

WBITVP is part of the Warner Bros. International Television group of production companies which currently operate in over 15 countries around the world, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and UK (“WBITVP Group”).

WBITVP has the exclusive rights for all WBITVP Group television formats including non-scripted and scripted formats of all key genres. Key brands that WBITVP are currently representing include _Celebrity Treasure Island_, _RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, F-Boy Island, Endangered Species Aotearoa, Boss Babes,_ _Great Kiwi Bake-Off, The Bishop,_ _The Block, _House Rules, David Lomas Investigates, Nadia’s Farm and Escaping Utopia._

Primary Purpose of Position:
As a member of the NZ Leadership Team, this position will provide legal advice and related support to Warner Bros. International Television Production New Zealand Limited (“WBITVP”) local production business in New Zealand.

Working in a dynamic and creative environment, you will be providing practical, constructive and timely legal advice and services to WBITVP production teams and senior management on a wide variety of matters, with a predominately commercial, contract and media law focus.

You will ensure WBITVP legal & business risks and liability are minimised and that legal services are provided in a manner to both protect (including the capture and protection of IP rights) and build advantages for WBITVP in its business.

You will ensure compliance by WBITVP with all contractual, legal and statutory requirements and that contracting, and administration processes are streamlined, accurate and effectively managed at all times.

The position works in an individual contributor based in WBITVP’s Auckland office and is part of a larger global team of lawyers within Warner Bros. Discovery (“WBD”) and Warner Bros. International Television.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Review, negotiation, advice and drafting of agreements for the development and production of programming, including development agreements; format option or license agreements; option and purchase agreements; commissioning or programme license agreements; production and co-production agreements; programme investment and distribution agreements; talent and other contributor agreements; scriptwriter agreements; access agreements, location, studio and production services agreements; and rights releases, permissions or licenses; music composer and licensing agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- To advise MD and production executives on rights issues and clearance issues, and to assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas, such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety, programme participants’ welfare and WBITVP’s Duty of Care Protocol.
- Management of disputes, claims and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers or other parties. Including:

- Management of litigation, potential litigation and other contentious matters
- Legal reviews of programmes with potentially contentious material before broadcast and legal advice regarding storylines to directors and producers, and advising changes necessary to ensure compliance with Broadcasting Standards Authority (“BSA”) standards, privacy laws, and to avoid potential defamation claims
- Responding to BSA complaints in consultation with the Broadcaster
- Ensure that key information and obligations from third party broadcasters, funders, rights holders are communicated clearly and understood by the relevant production and administrative employees and contractors within the business. This includes, general education and guidance to staff on legal issues relevant to WBITVP business or programme specific issues.
- To assist with compilation of programme rights information for distribution purposes and to liaise and manage process with rights administration and sales administration teams.
- Draft and negotiate agreements related to the exploitation of ancillary rights including integration, product placement, clip licences, digital and social media.
- Review and update production template agreements and where required, develo

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