Counsel at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Consumer ProductsIndustries

Requirements

At least 3 years of significant legal experience in a law firm advising major corporate clients and/or an in-house corporate legal department
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and build interdepartmental relationships at all levels
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify and analyze complex issues, assess potential risk and impact, and devise creative solutions and strategies
Commercial and solution-oriented mind-set, willing to take ownership of projects and think proactively
Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business-unit and enterprise-level perspective
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects with limited supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality
Law degree (JD or equivalent) from an accredited law school
Admission to the California State Bar or willingness and qualification to be a California Authorized House Counsel
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of soft intellectual property-related contracts, agreements, and related documentation or significant experience in soft intellectual property litigation
Experience supporting clients engaged in marketing activities
Experience supporting clients in the entertainment industry
Experience supporting e-commerce and other omnichannel activities

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including marketing and production services agreements, content licenses, vendor agreements, work-for-hire agreements, and talent agreements in connection with content and event production
Review social and digital content for legal and regulatory compliance
Conduct clearance of marketing assets and short form content
Provide legal support for promotions (e.g., contests, sweepstakes, and other digital promotions)
Analyze contracts in response to business unit questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to supervisor (to assist in assessing options and risks associated with each option)
Support the global merchandise, sourcing, and development team, as needed, including with vendor engagement
Advise attorneys and business clients on legal and regulatory issues (e.g., competition law, consumer protection, privacy, product safety) and related company policies
Collaborate with subject-matter experts within Disney (e.g., privacy, tax, intellectual property, technology, product integrity/safety and international labor standards)
Perform such other responsibilities as may be deemed necessary in support of the Consumer Products segment of Disney Experiences