Senior Counsel, IP at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme Parks, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of IP experience (transactional or litigation) with a law firm and/or in-house department
Experience handling trademark, copyright, defamation, and right of publicity issues
Knowledge of First Amendment and fair use issues as related to intellectual property law
Familiarity with social media and other content applications and platforms
Experience working with and managing paralegals
Experience giving presentations and public speaking (to educate business units on intellectual property topics)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, exercise sound legal judgment, and advise business executives and other attorneys on IP issues
Ability to work independently as well as with supervision from senior attorney(s)
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively under multiple, high-priority deadlines
Collegial and collaborative approach, committed to delivering outstanding results while building a positive working environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating complex concepts effectively and managing client relationships diplomatically
Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including building professional relationships at multiple levels
Admission to California State Bar or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a major law firm and/or in-house experience at a major multi-national company
Experience representing a major consumer brand or entertainment IP owner in clearance matters and claims
Adaptability to changes in workflow and intellectual property related support

Responsibilities

Provide counseling to clients on numerous intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, defamation, and right of publicity issues
Analyze and advise on complex rights questions
Advise on IP aspects of legal agreements
Perform trademark clearances and prosecution; supervise and work with in-house IP paralegal staff and outside counsel in multiple countries
Consultation regarding legal developments in multiple countries on trademark and copyright issues
Analyze and resolve intellectual property claims
Collaborate with and escalate issues to more senior IP attorneys

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Trademark ClearanceTrademark ProsecutionCopyright LawRight of PublicityDefamation LawIP AgreementsIP CounselingInternational IP LawIP Claims Resolution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Counsel, IP position?

Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of IP experience (transactional or litigation) with a law firm and/or in-house department, plus experience handling trademark, copyright, defamation, and right of publicity issues.

What key skills are needed for this IP counsel role?

Key skills include knowledge of First Amendment and fair use issues, familiarity with social media platforms, experience managing paralegals, public speaking for educating business units, and the ability to evaluate risk and exercise sound legal judgment.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Counsel role?

A strong candidate is a collegial and collaborative lawyer with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, work quickly under high-priority deadlines, work independently or with supervision, and committed to delivering outstanding results.