The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago
Lead Counsel
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a renowned leader in storytelling and creative content, seeking a Lead Counsel for its consumer products business unit. The successful candidate will provide legal support for retail, ecommerce, and wholesale businesses, handling diverse legal, regulatory, and compliance issues while advising business clients on complex matters.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts in support of store operations, sourcing and procurement, and supply chain/logistics
Provide legal support related to product development and product integrity matters for Disney Store merchandise, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policy
Advise on loss prevention and risk management matters and strategies and support related investigations or compliance efforts as needed
Draft and negotiate technology and ecommerce agreements. including SaaS agreements, to support various aspects of website functionality, logistics, performance metrics, user interface, microsites, and third-party quality/assurance testing
Provide legal support for the Guest Services and Asset Protection teams
Work closely with and advise business units on a range of business issues, including assessing options and risks associated with each option
Assist with the management of claims and litigation
Draft, update, and improve contract templates
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, such as legal support for synergistic marketing
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of significant relevant legal experience, preferably in retail or consumer products industries
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
Must have a commercial and solution-oriented mind-set, and must be willing to take ownership of projects and think proactively
Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from both a 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
Experience in retail operations
Experience supporting e-commerce and other omnichannel activities
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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