Counsel, Legal, Nordics

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Your New Role...

Warner Bros. Discovery Legal is seeking a Legal Counsel in Norway to join our Nordic Legal team for a one-year fixed term assignment. This role will replace an existing function and provide critical legal support primarily in Norway but also across the Nordic region in a dynamic fast-paced environment within a constantly evolving media industry.

This position is based in Oslo where you will report directly to VP Legal Nordics also located in Oslo.

In Norway our portfolio includes the flagship TV channel TVNorge a broad family of entertainment channels such as FEM REX VOX Discovery Channel TLC and Eurosport as well as the streaming service HBO Max. Together these platforms offer a rich and diverse catalogue that makes us one of the leading challengers in the Norwegian commercial TV market.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Commercial & Regulatory Support:

• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to the business locally and across the Nordics on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters relevant to a broadcaster including broadcasting regulation marketing consumer law and copyright law.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation:

• Draft review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including partnership procurement (goods and services) consultant and advertising/sponsorship agreements.

Collaboration with Global Legal Teams:

• Provide support and guidance to global legal teams in specialist areas as required.

Operational Implementation:

• Execute local tasks aligned with global legal deliverables and ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards.

General Legal Support:

• General support to VP Legal Nordics and the wider Nordic Legal team on ad hoc matters as requested.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Norwegian law degree.

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience preferably in media broadcasting or technology sectors.

• Strong experience in drafting commercial contracts.

• Proven experience in giving fast and efficient business-minded legal support.

• Knowledge of broadcasting regulation and related legal frameworks is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple markets.

• Excellent knowledge of business English and Norwegian is required.

What We Offer...

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment.

• Exposure to a wide range of legal matters in a fast-paced industry.

• Collaborative team culture with a focus on professional growth.

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