Counsel, Operations and Regulatory Compliance
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10087719 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 22, 2024Job Summary:
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
The Counsel position will be an integral part of the Regulatory, Operations, Government Affairs and Environmental team. The Counsel will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel and Principal Counsel on various transactional, operational and regulatory legal matters primarily for Disney Signature Experiences (with a focus on Disney Cruise Line) and also the Walt Disney World Resort. This role will be located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Responsibilities:
Research and maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, local and maritime laws and of industry legal standards and norms; analyze how these might impact the relevant businesses and keep the Deputy Chief Counsel and Principal Counsel fully informed of relevant legal issues.
Assist with drafting contracts, legal memos, and other legal documents.
Assist with reviews and edits of policies and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that potential legal implications are appropriately addressed.
Recommend, with appropriate approvals, strategies, and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actions.
Perform such other duties or functions as the Deputy Chief Counsel and Principal Counsel may assign.
Basic Qualifications:
This is an entry level position that requires a minimum of two (2) years legal experience, preferably in a large law firm.
Excellent research, writing and verbal skills.
Able to identify and analyze complex and nuanced legal issues.
Must be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Exceptional judgment and work ethic.
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Federal clerkship.
Experience with contract negotiation and drafting.
Familiarity with maritime law.
Experience with OSHA, ADA, ABT and environmental regulations.
Required Education:
JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
Membership in the Florida State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
Additional Information:
#legalaffairs #corp_media #li-jb3
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.