VP, Legal, Ethics & Compliance

WARNERMEDIA • New York, NY

123d • $221,480 - $411,320

About The Position

You will contribute to Warner Bros. Discovery’s mission by ensuring that WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses maintain full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and WBD policies. Using strong analytical skills, transactional acumen and keen judgement, you will help adapt these businesses and their operations and personnel to new revenue opportunities and changing regulatory requirements. You will ensure WBD manages the complex ethics and compliance risks these businesses face. You will also be a valued leader responsible for partnering with these businesses’ executives, their legal partners and other stakeholders to ensure that their business activities are carried out in ways that effectively mitigate ethics and compliance risks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a compliance and regulatory-focused role, preferably with media company experience.
• JD or equivalent degree in law required.
• Proven record of operational leadership, delivering desired results at a consistently high standard.
• Strong ability to act independently and manage numerous aspects of a sophisticated global compliance program.
• Clear communicator with key stakeholders in meetings, policy documents, process designs, and risk assessments.
• A willingness to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with global newsgathering operations and relevant regulatory compliance areas.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgment, effectively navigating legal 'gray space'.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and maintaining a deep knowledge of ethics and compliance requirements specific to WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses.
• Developing, implementing, and providing training on laws, regulations and policies relating to ethics and compliance obligations.
• Partnering with colleagues within WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses, as well as with external stakeholders, to identify and address business needs.
• Working efficiently and independently, prioritizing workflow, meeting demanding deadlines, conducting/managing internal investigations, and managing multi-faceted projects.
• Possessing strong change management skills, including advocating, anticipating, and orchestrating change.
• Ensuring consistent application and implementation of company standards, policies and procedures across WBD’s businesses.
• Providing excellent strategic direction and guidance for ethics and compliance-related issues to business clients.
• Providing clear and decisive counsel to senior executives to ensure a clear understanding of risk exposure.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees