Assistant Chief Counsel, Disney DTC Product

The Walt Disney Company • Santa Monica, CA • 2h ago

At Disney, we are storytellers. We operate at the intersection of entertainment and technology to bring stories to life through our movies, products, video games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Disney's DTC business and services deliver unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

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 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!

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 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 marketing, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years total experience.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the California or New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.

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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA and in New York, NY is $236,000 - $316,500 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.

Job ID: 10140971

Location: Santa Monica,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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