Senior Counsel supporting content distribution licensing agreements for Disney's streaming platforms. Leading negotiations, providing legal counsel, and collaborating with stakeholders for innovative content distribution.
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations and draft industry-first content distribution and licensing agreements with programmers.
Provide strategic legal counsel to the Content Partnerships team and cross-functional stakeholders to support the growth and management of Disney’s direct-to-consumer content offerings.
Partner closely with executives and deal teams throughout all phases of distribution and licensing transactions.
Serve as a primary legal point of contact for cross functional teams on assigned deals, translating contractual requirements into practical guidance and helping drive consensus across legal, content, product, and operations.
Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives, prepare recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders and flag key matters for escalation as appropriate.
Requirements
At least 5 years of legal experience.
Experience negotiating and drafting content distribution, carriage, and/or licensing agreements (e.g., in-house counsel at a major television network, MVPD, digital MVPD, or law firm candidates representing such clients).
Experience at a television network, MVPD or law firm focusing on distribution/TV carriage and other complex commercial transactions is highly preferred.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior executives and cross functional teams, from both a business and legal perspective.
Strong understanding of direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, media distribution, and related technology considerations.
Proven ability to work proactively and independently, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and deliver high-quality legal advice under tight timelines.
Benefits
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.
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