Sr. Director, Legal, IP (Copyright & AI)

Warner Bros. Discovery•Silver Spring, MD

21d

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the 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. Your New Role Intellectual Property is at the center of everything we do, which makes this position, providing vital support to the IP Legal team, very exciting. This position will be a key player in Discovery Global’s continuing engagement with AI technologies. This position will provide advice on various IP legal issues associated with AI, in particular evaluating AI use cases from an IP copyright perspective, tracking and assessing AI legislative and litigation developments, and developing and implementing policies and programs for protecting Discovery Global IP from unauthorized use. This position will also provide copyright related advice to internal clients including in matters related to clearance, chain of title, fair use and termination. Finally, this position will monitor and advise the business on key US legislative and regulatory developments relating to all forms of IP.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant, substantive copyright experience.
BA/BS degree
JD degree from an accredited law school
Admission to at least one state bar
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and ability to influence and collaborate effectively are essential.
Ability to conceptualize and articulate practical and creative solutions to meet business needs and legal requirements.
Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.
Extensive experience counseling clients at all levels, and proven ability to become a trusted advisor regarding IP issues.
Must be able to prepare, negotiate, and interpret agreements and other legal documents.
Must be able to research legal questions and be able to clearly present complex legal advice in fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as in-house counsel and/or within entertainment industry highly preferred but not required.
Meaningful knowledge of IP considerations related to the use of AI.
Previous experience with IP policy matters preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and advise on AI use cases proposed by the business from an IP/copyright perspective.
Train internal stakeholders on legal issues and considerations relevant to the use of AI.
Track and report on meaningful developments in copyright law and related AI case law; support Company’s IP policy efforts in the US, including as they relate to AI; evaluate and advise business on implications of potential US regulatory and legislative IP developments relevant to DG and its interests.
Support and advise business on IP infringement and enforcement matters, including as they relate to AI.
Advise business on a wide range of sophisticated copyright and related IP matters, including issues related to fair use, chain of title analysis, production clearance, and copyright termination.