Job Posting Title:
Senior Counsel Global Content Licensing (DTC)Req ID:
Job Description:
The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disneys direct-to-consumer businesses . This role will focus primarily on providing strategic advising with respect to operation of the Hulu Live TV service other content licensing agreements across Disneys streaming ecosystem and performing due diligence with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership .
This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media technology and entertainment supporting key distribution partnerships and stakeholders across the business. The role is well-suited for an attorney with a strong foundation in content distribution (specifically with respect to DMVPDs and/or MVPDs carriage deals) who is interested in deepening their expertise in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex deal work over time .
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented collaborative and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.
Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms rights obligations and restrictions for legal and business audiences
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live linear and distribution-related programming
Assist in the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreements and operation of Hulu Live TV ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency
Support distribution initiatives for Disneys direct-to-consumer services including live events and similar offerings
Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives and draft recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders
Identify and escalate key legal considerations risks and issues as appropriate
Contribute to the development of best practices templates and processes to improve legal support for high-volume distribution work
At least 5 years of legal experience
Experience reviewing drafting and negotiating content distribution agreements across traditional cable and satellite providers (e.g. MVPDs ) new media platforms and /or digital MVPDs and /or b ackground in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred
Strong contract interpretation drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams
Sound judgment and ability to identify and escalate legal risks as needed
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
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The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $174600 to $225800 per year and in New York area is $182900 to $236600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
LegalJob Posting Primary Business:
DE TV LegalPrimary Job Posting Category:
AttorneyEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City State Region Postal Code:
Santa Monica CA USAAlternate City State Region Postal Code:
USA - NY - 7 Hudson SquareDate Posted:
Required Experience:
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