Job Summary:

The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative and innovative entertainment experiences and related products in the world. Supporting a key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, Disney General Entertainment (DGE) produces global live action, animation, children’s entertainment, original edgy dramas, alternative programming and news for broadcast and cable exhibition as well as streaming.

The attorneys for DGE are members of a diverse and dynamic Legal Affairs team. DGE Staff Attorneys work collaboratively with other lawyers, Business Affairs executives and creative executives who are redefining the future of media and entertainment. You will support the delivery of compelling creative and great storytelling, while building your legal career in the entertainment industry. DGE Staff Attorneys will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal knowledge.The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative and innovative entertainment experiences and related products in the world. Supporting a key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, Disney General Entertainment (DGE) produces global live action, animation, children’s entertainment, original edgy dramas, alternative programming and news for broadcast and cable exhibition as well as streaming.

The attorneys for DGE are members of a diverse and dynamic Legal Affairs team. DGE Staff Attorneys work collaboratively with other lawyers, Business Affairs executives and creative executives who are redefining the future of media and entertainment. You will support the delivery of compelling creative and great storytelling, while building your legal career in the entertainment industry. DGE Staff Attorneys will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal knowledge.

Responsibilities:

If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals, we want to hear your story. In this role, on any given day you might:

• Provide direction and guidance in connection with all legal issues related to the development and production of original content.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements for the development and production of original live action programming for telecast on a variety of platforms, including streaming services, broadcast and cable networks.
• Analyze and research chain of title and other rights issues in connection with existing Disney intellectual property
• Provide guidance on basic intellectual property matters, claims, clearances, and other matters arising out of the day-to-day operations of a large television studio to Business Affairs, Creative, Production, Casting and other internal clients.
• Prepare nudity/simulated sex riders, VFX and Main Title Agreements, guest talent riders and other documents.
• Liaise with internal business and creative clients, legal department contacts and other advisory departments within the company (Labor, Tax, Intellectual Property, etc.) as well as external talent attorneys and agents
• Create, update, analyze, and manage forms and legal documents.

Basic Qualifications:

• A collegial and collaborative lawyer with a commitment to a positive working environment within the legal organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong drafting, organization and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and analyze legal issues and propose solutions and strategies for resolution.
• Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including a healthy sense of humor and the ability to build professional, interdepartmental relationships at multiple levels.
• Desire to immerse yourself fully and learn all aspects of the studio business.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1+ years of experience
• Experience at The Walt Disney Company;
• Experience working in a large public corporation; and
• Experience working in television production.

Required Education

• J.D. and Bar Membership (California preferred).

About ABC Entertainment:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business segment we call ABC Entertainment.

TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.