Senior Counsel, Political Advertising (Project Hire)
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10138854 Ubicación Nueva York, Nueva York, Estados Unidos Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Fecha de publicación 17/12/2025Detalles del empleo:
**This project hire has an anticipated duration of 1 year**
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this through developing and utilizing 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 and experiences to audiences around the world.
Disney Legal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Counsel with extensive experience reviewing political and issue advertising to join the Ad Sales legal team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in advertising and marketing and will work on a variety of matters as they relate to Disney Advertising, the business segment that sells advertising for Disney’s streaming, broadcast, cable and digital platforms such as Hulu, Disney+, the ABC Television Network, ESPN, FX, and the ABC owned television stations. The role is based in New York City.
Responsibilities:
Review creative materials for political advertising, including candidate, PAC, and issue advertising, for compliance with federal and state election laws, internal company guidelines and policies, and industry standards
Structure, draft and negotiate contracts relating to multimedia advertising sales, integrated marketing, branded and custom content, sponsorship and promotion, advertising technology, data collection and use, and research and analytics.
Provide advertising and marketing legal advice and transactional support for Disney Advertising.
Review creative materials to ensure compliance with advertising law and policy, including compliance with FTC Guidelines, CARU Guidelines, internal company guidelines, and other advertising industry standards and practices.
Perform other duties or functions as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or advertising agency
Experience reviewing political creative materials
Excellent research, writing, verbal and analytical skills
Ability to identify and analyze complex and nuanced legal issues and explain them
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, corporate clients and outside counsel, owning all parts of the process
Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions
Ability to address multiple priorities; strong task-management skills; demonstrated initiative
Preferred Qualifications:
Same as above, with more than seven years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or ad agency
Required Education:
JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
Membership in the 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 NYC, NY is $182,900.00 to $236,600.00 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.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
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Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
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