Counsel, Employment Legal

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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.

Job Summary:

This position supports the Director, Legal, Employment in providing legal advice in labor and employment matters for the APAC region in a manner that minimizes potential legal liability resulting from employment decisions, while still permitting operational business goals to be achieved with minimum disruption. Functions as a partner with stakeholders from People & Culture, Legal Affairs, Compliance, Communications, among others, to resolve claims and litigation matters, oversee internal investigations, and develop, implement and interpret company policies, procedures and programs in accordance with applicable laws. Must be able to work from the company's Hyderabad offices in accordance with company policy.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Serves as an employment law resource available to other employment law personnel, operating executives, People & Culture, and other stakeholders, both within India and across the APAC region.
2. Researches and responds (both verbally and in writing) to inquiries from company personnel regarding employment law issues of every type, including employee discipline, work rules and policies, employee contracts and employment terms, leaves of absence and other accommodations, reorganizations and reductions in force, wage and hour issues, and business ethics issues. Analyzes, drafts, negotiates, reviews and revises agreements, policies and programs that govern company policies, employment and contingent worker relationships. Develops and presents training workshops on employment law matters.
3. Ensures that employment-related claims are addressed promptly and thoroughly, and resolved in a manner designed to minimize potential liability.
4. Supervises and/or partners with People Relations and People & Culture personnel to provide legal support for internal investigations to ensure a thorough and prompt process.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 6+ years in labor/employment field.
• Experience as in-house counsel and/or within entertainment industry preferred, but not required.

• Undergraduate degree is required.
• License to practice law in India.

• Knowledge of law and the legal environment of the entertainment industry sufficient to prepare legal documents, represent the company in legal proceedings and advise company management.
• Must be able to prepare, negotiate and interpret agreements and other legal documents.
• Must be able to research legal questions and to provide clear, practical and well-reasoned written and oral advice; must be able to write in a well-organized, concise and precise manner.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully, in person, in writing, by telephone and electronically.
• Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must be agile, proactive, highly motivated and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle high volume of work with minimal supervision, including assessing risk and making decisions.
• Must be able to function well as a member of a team.
• Must be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with staff and executives at all levels.
• Must be able to work from the company's Hyderabad offices in accordance with company policy.

How We Get Things Done…

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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