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.

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media company and operates some of the best-known entertainment, news, and sports brands in the world. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

Our Global Experiences division brings that creative storytelling vision to life with compelling and immersive in-person experiences.  The phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, flagship retail stores in New York and Chicago, magical Harry Potter experiences at Universal Studios Parks and Resorts worldwide, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, along with the popular Friends Experiences and more, deliver high levels of fan engagement, exceptional customer service, and creative interactivity.

The next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China. Located in the heart of Shanghai, this indoor attraction will transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning locations, and displaying beautifully crafted props. 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media company and operates some of the best-known entertainment, news, and sports brands in the world. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

Our Global Experiences division brings that creative storytelling vision to life with compelling and immersive in-person experiences.  The phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, flagship retail stores in New York and Chicago, magical Harry Potter experiences at Universal Studios Parks and Resorts worldwide, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, along with the popular Friends Experiences and more, deliver high levels of fan engagement, exceptional customer service, and creative interactivity.

The next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China. Located in the heart of Shanghai, this indoor attraction will transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning locations, and displaying beautifully crafted props. 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

Your New Role

Warner Bros Discovery is seeking a Director of Legal that will be responsible for handling all legal matters relating to the Shanghai Studio Tour, supporting the process of opening the Tour as well as the ongoing management and operations. The role will handle legal and business affairs including negotiating and drafting all business-related contracts, maintaining government agency compliance including safety and environmental matters and handling day to day legal matters as they arise.  

Role Accountabilities

• Independently provide legal advice, guidance and direction, reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal and business knowledge and expertise, to executives and staff, on all aspects of the Studio Tour and Retail business in China

• Negotiate and draft a wide variety of agreements including construction, operations, safety, environmental, security, special events, ticketing, marketing, trade sales, retail, food and beverage, and procurement

• Act as Legal point of contact for all operational and strategic matters, engaging with outside council and applicable Studio Tour Leadership for expert advice where required (on employment, compliance, privacy, investigations)

• Provide all legal oversight and guidance for all matters relating to the Studio Tour during the construction, opening and post-opening phases

• Build collaborative and productive partnerships with various departments, including Studio Tour Leadership, Retail Merchandise, Food and Beverage, Visitor Experience, and Tour Marketing, to resolve legal issues that arise with their respective teams

• Work closely with marketing leadership to develop and successfully execute marketing and advertising campaigns designed to drive brand awareness and customer engagement with the Studio Tour

• Review new products, packaging, and marketing materials developed for the China market to ensure rights clearance and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations

• Proactively monitor all relevant local laws which may impact the Shanghai Studio Tour and propose changes to policies and processes where required

• Provide regular updates to and obtain input from WBD SVP Legal Affairs on all significant legal issues relating to the Shanghai Studio Tour

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house required, preferably with a Multi-National Company

• Bilingual - fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)

• Strong drafting and analytical skills – ability to interpret contracts and other legal documents

• Transactional and contract law experienced preferred

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required

• Lawyer admitted to practice law in China and in good standing

• Pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Strong negotiation and communication skills preferred.

• Strong project and time management skills preferred - Ability to juggle multiple and complex projects, agreements, and issues at one time as a team player for Legal Affairs issues

• Worked in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to legal issues that arise preferred

• Work well under time constraints, meet deadlines, organize, and schedule work effectively preferred

• Communicates effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels.

Shanghai Joint Venture Employment

Please note that this position is employed through Warner Bros. Discovery’s joint venture with Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd. Successful candidates will be hired by the joint venture company and assigned to work with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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 for instructions to submit your request.