**_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...** The Director, Labor Relations and Senior Counsel handles union-related claims and grievances, oversees production and personnel labor issues, and ensures compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements for both U.S. and Canadian productions for Warner Bros. Television and its affiliated companies as needed. It also participates in industry-wide negotiations through the AMPTP and CMPA. It is an essential function of this position that the work be performed partially from the Company’s offices or at in-person negotiating venues, as certain job functions such as supporting industry negotiations are not always possible on a remote-working basis. **Your Role Accountabilities...** + Strong knowledge of entertainment guild and union contract terms and conditions as well as television production practices. Ability to interpret and apply such related wages, hours, and working conditions across domestic and international television production environments, advising internal studio stakeholders and production teams. + Demonstrated experience investigating and resolving union claims and grievances, including negotiating settlements with major guilds such as WGA, DGA, SAG, IATSE, and Basic Crafts. + Legal expertise in union audits, arbitration preparation, and drafting legal briefs, including witness prep and cross-examination strategies and working with outside counsel.​ + Proficient in labor market research and contract negotiation preparation, including proposal and costing analysis, drafting legal memos, and summarizing and drafting impact reports . + In-depth understanding of the union notice and waiver request process, with experience delivering required notices and seeking waivers when appropriate from the above-the-line and below-the-line entertainment guilds and unions. + Active participation in industry-wide negotiations and AMPTP committees, with the ability to draft proposals, track proposals, and deliver internal collective agreement training to client groups. + Other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications & Experience...** Required Qualifications + Education & Licensing: Juris Doctor (J.D.), valid California Bar license, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required. + Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in television at a studio, production company, entertainment guild, or law firm is required, along with 1–3 years in a legal, industrial, or labor relations environment. + Legal & Labor Relations Skills: Must have strong knowledge of labor law, union contracts, and collective bargaining agreements, with the ability to conduct legal research and analyze personal service agreements. + Communication & Leadership: Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are required, including the ability to manage teams, build morale, and work effectively across all levels of personnel with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. + Soft Skills & Culture Fit: A collaborative, self-starting attitude with flexibility and a sense of humor. + Organizational & Technical Skills: Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications + Additional Experience: Prior experience, legal training, and background in union contract administration, labor relations, or production are strongly preferred. **How We Get Things Done…** This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. **Championing Inclusion at WBD** Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $161,070.00 - $299,130.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation. If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.