Legal Director, Shanghai Studio Tour

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.

华纳兄弟探索是全球领先的媒体集团，旗下汇聚了全球最具知名度和影响力的娱乐、新闻及体育品牌矩阵。我们致力于将人类、科技和世界上最优秀的叙事者汇聚在一起，推动文化演进、构建有意义的连接。我们坚信，故事拥有永恒力量--不仅能拓展我们的认知边界、更能引领人们以全新和多元的视角理解世界、感知彼此。

我们全球体验事业部(WBDGE)将这一富有创意的叙事愿景转化为引人入胜、身临其境的线下体验。从在伦敦、好莱坞和东京大获成功的华纳兄弟制片厂之旅、到纽约和芝加哥的零售旗舰店、位于全球各地环球影城中的哈利• 波特主题乐园TM、阿布扎比华纳兄弟世界主题公园TM(Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi)，以及广受欢迎的"老友记"体验展(The FRENDS Experience)等，均为粉丝们提供了高度的参与感、卓越的客户服务与极富创意的互动体验。

在这一备受期待的系列中，即将迎来新成员--华纳兄弟（上海）制片厂之旅--"哈利• 波特"的诞生：这一全新体验将为中国的哈利• 波特粉丝带来前所未有的体验。项目位于上海核心地段，项目的室内区域将带领游客深入电影制作的幕后世界，通过互动体验揭秘创作细节，呈现令人惊叹的场景，并展示精美制作的道具。

华纳兄弟（上海）电影制片厂之旅将与国有企业锦江国际集团合作运营，确保前来参观的每一位游客都能享受到世界级的优质体验。

*该项目名称当前的中文翻译为暂定版本，未来特定情形下可能会有变更。

The 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.

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.

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