Senior Counsel, Distribution
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10143491 Ubicación Santa Mónica, California, Estados Unidos / Nueva York, Nueva York, Estados Unidos Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Fecha de publicación 25/02/2026Detalles del empleo:
About the Role & Team
The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to support the negotiation, drafting execution and legal management of complex content distribution and other licensing agreements for our direct-to-consumer streaming platforms to enable innovative distribution models across linear and premium add on services, both domestically and internationally. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile industry defining distribution initiatives at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, alongside collaborative and innovative legal and business teams. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to be strategic in negotiations, lead multiple projects with strong attention to detail and commercial instinct, exercise sound legal judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and have significant experience negotiating and drafting content licensing and distribution agreements. If you are a strong collaborator and have a passion to work on innovative content distribution deals, then this is a great role for you.
What You Will Do
- 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.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 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.‑.
- Willingness to tackle matters outside of immediate subject matter expertise in a dynamic business environment. ‑
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Admission to California 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 Greater Los Angeles area is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York area is $182,900 to $236,600 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):
En el área Corporativa de Disney, podrá ver cómo los negocios detrás de las marcas más influyentes de la compañía se juntan para crear la empresa de entretenimiento más innovadora, trascendente y admirada del mundo. Como miembro del equipo corporativo, trabajará con líderes de primer nivel para crear estrategias que mantengan a The Walt Disney Company en la vanguardia del entretenimiento. Trabaje junto a personas con ideas innovadoras como usted y aprenda de ellas a medida que empoderan a los mejores creadores de historias para que generen recuerdos para millones de familias en todo el mundo.
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.
Este puesto es en Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.