Details of the Organization

The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates are a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Walt Disney Company is hiring an Attorney to join their office in London.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft and conclude commercial contracts, promotional licence agreements, amendments and other legal documentation required by the Studio Marketing/Disney+ Marketing/Brand & Franchise management/Corporate Communications businesses in EMEA 
• Provide studio and music clearances support and liaise with Burbank in relation to such clearances 
• Liaise with the business teams in London and the overseas offices where necessary in relation to agreements 
• Advising on all marketing activities undertaken by Studio Marketing /Disney+ Marketing/Brand & Franchise management/Corporate Communications 
• Supporting on ad hoc projects and taking the lead where requested 
• Strengthen internal relationships in ways that benefit the business 
• Contract management lifecycle from inception to execution 
• Organization of documentation and systems 
• Work effectively with departmental colleagues on a cross-functional and cross-territory basis 
• Adhere to defined best practice processes, taking opportunities to improve them where available 
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments (including ASA adjudications) and, where appropriate, take opportunities to share that knowledge with colleagues 
• Foster a ‘continuous improvement’ culture, ensuring that policies and processes will protect the business 
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve existing processes and procedures, including standardization of documents and legal resources. 

Eligibility

• Law degree qualified. 
• Contract and Commercial Law. 
• Contract drafting. 
• Marketing Law experience.
• Understanding of negotiation and good contract drafting skills. 
• Ability to draft from scratch to address new and challenging issues. 
• Self-starter and self-supporting.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage diverse matters and business clients. 
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. 
• Methodical, meticulous and with great attention to detail.
• Accurate completion of agreements within agreed timelines. 
• Ability to communicate legal matters to non-legal audiences (e.g. marketing team) 
• Interact well with people who have different backgrounds and work styles. 
• Listen and asks questions to ensure understanding. 
• Convey relevant information in a candid and timely manner.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Kingdom

Address

London, England, United Kingdom.

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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