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Warner Bros. Discovery Sr. Counsel, Legal, Studio Operations Japan in Tokyo, Japan
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The Role
Warner Bros. Studios Japan LLC, part of Warner Bros. Worldwide Studio Operations Tours and Retail Group (“T&R Japan”) is seeking a Counsel that will be responsible for handling legal issues and negotiating and drafting contracts for our studio tour visitor attraction and retail sales operations in Tokyo. Reporting into the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs, this position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to T&R Japan executives and staff in Tokyo. The Counsel will handle legal and business affairs matters for T&R Japan including negotiating and drafting all business-related contracts and maintaining government agency compliance including safety and environmental matters.
Role Accountabilities
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 T&R Japan’s tours and retail business in Japan
Negotiate and draft a wide variety of agreements including operations, safety, environmental, security, special events, ticketing, marketing, retail, food and beverage, and procurement
Respond to calls from and meet regularly with various departments, including Studio Tour Development, Retail Merchandise, Food and Beverage, Visitor Experience, and Tour Marketing, to resolve legal issues that arise with their respective teams
Work closely with marketing group to develop and successfully execute marketing and advertising campaigns for WB T&R Japan
Review new products, packaging, and marketing materials developed for the Japan market to ensure rights clearance and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations
Monitor all relevant local laws affecting T&R Japan business, and inform management and implement changes where required
Provide regular updates to and obtain input from SVP Legal Affairs on all significant legal issues relating to T&R Japan
Qualifications & Experience
2- 5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house required
Bilingual - fluent in Japanese and English
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 Japan 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 preferred.
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