Assistant Chief Counsel, Disney DTC Product
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10105620 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 06, 2024Job Summary:
Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer Legal Department is seeking a senior attorney with significant product/technology experience to serve as the subject matter expert for the Product and Technology Organizations, Business Operations, and the Viewer Experience and Performance Marketing teams. In this role, you will advise these teams on complex issues across Disney’s DTC SVOD, LIVE and premium add-on offerings, including in-app experience, commerce, identity and regulatory and policy compliance. The ideal candidate for this position will be well versed in identifying potential legal risks and developing business-focused strategies to mitigate them. If you're equal parts leader & doer, who brings an ambitious, efficient, and inclusive spirit to all you do, we'd love you to join our team!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead a team of attorneys in advising on all product- and billing-focused matters affecting Disney’s SVOD, LIVE and premium add-on offerings, and serve as the escalation point for all critical issues.
Provide key counsel to the Product and Technology Organizations, Business Operations, and the Viewer Experience and Performance Marketing teams.
Serve as the main liaison between Disney’s DTC executive leadership and the legal team for critical matters affecting app experience, partner integrations and subscription offerings and billing.
Partner directly with Disney’s DTC business executives and team members in all phases of product launches and development, regulatory compliance and incident management.
Collaborate with business and legal subject matter experts across TWDC, including privacy, government affairs and litigation.
Understand the high-level business goals of the company and provide strategic guidance that marries the business and legal initiatives of the company.
Assess risk and offer creative solutions to problems in delivering general product and technology counseling in a rapidly-changing streaming industry.
WHAT TO BRING
10+ years total experience.
J.D. degree.
Experience in litigation risk advisory work.
Expertise in both discussing complex technical terms with internal counterparts and distilling those concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Background in product and technology counseling.
Excellent leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, including the C suite.
Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to tackle matters outside of expertise.
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The hiring range for this position in California is $232,500 to $311,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.
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.
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