Senior Attorney (Advertising and Technology)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10115336 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Mar. 21, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role:
As a Senior Attorney with experience of advertising and technology, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Disney’s rapidly evolving advertising business. You will provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of complex issues, including digital advertising, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial transactions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and business, contributing directly to the growth and innovation of Disney’s cutting-edge advertising solutions.
What You Will Do:
Negotiate contracts with agencies and vendors, including agreements for ad sales, ad tech solutions, branded content, product placement, sponsorships, custom content productions, data sharing and more.
Collaborate closely with the Disney+ product, ad ops teams and Disney’s privacy lawyers to identify, manage and implement changes to the platform, especially in relation to targeted advertising.
Application of data privacy laws in the context of digital advertising.
Lead internal guidance pages, contract templates, and clause libraries for Disney’s advertising business in EMEA.
Support and advise multiple senior stakeholders in our advertising business, with a focus on efficiency and building relationships.
Support members of the Legal and Policy teams on a wide range of EMEA legal matters, including ad policies, content policies, privacy frameworks, and the impact of EMEA laws and regulatory guidance.
Work with Strategic Sourcing team to draft and negotiate technology, facilities and security agreements.
Assist with putting in place template agreements and systems to facilitate self-service of certain agreements.
Provide support on the EMEA AI intake and approvals including reviewing and advising on legal issues associated with AI systems.
Provide advice to teams on websites and digital experiences including on website accessibility issues.
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.
Keep up to date with relevant legal and industry developments and, where appropriate, take opportunities to share that knowledge with colleagues.
Identify opportunities to continuously improve existing processes and procedures, including standardization of documents and legal resources.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
UK qualified solicitor
5+ years of experience in advertising and technology, preferably with some time spent in house
A good understanding of online advertising, advertising technology, ad sales and related data protection and e-privacy laws
Strong experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
The Perks
25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: you will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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 The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. 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.