SUMMARY OF POSITION

Warner Bros. International Television Distribution Inc. seeks an Attorney (Temporary) for the International Television Distribution- Legal/ Business Affairs department. Position will provide legal and commercial advice, legal documents and related support to the division’s sales and business development executives, contract administration, finance, and marketing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate and draft complex distribution, license, equity and related agreements, and provide legal and business advice to sales and business development executives, contract administration, finance and marketing.
• Review and revise form agreements and standard terms and conditions; assist in implementing departmental and company-wide initiatives.
• Research and advise on copyright and related issues under US and international laws.

• College graduate.
• JD from accredited law school.
• Member of California State Bar.
• Minimum five years legal experience in major studio or comparable law firm experience, with at least two years relevant television distribution experience required.
• Must be well organized, efficient, and have ability to prioritize.
• Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills, including ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with others.
• PC Skills: Windows XP, MSWord, DeltaView, Access, Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point.
• Foreign Language: Proficiency in Spanish, Japanese, French, German or Italian a plus.