Counsel

385806BR

Job Description

The Disney Media Distribution (DMD) division handles the B2B distribution of all content generated by the Walt Disney Company and its affiliates, including Marvel, Lucas Film, Pixar, ABC Studios and Maker.  The role is responsible for advising on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of distribution deals for feature films, TV series and for  Disney’s owned and operated channels and services. The deals range from major output deals and carriage deals with traditional Pay TV platforms to innovative new media deals with OTT  and transactional services.
  
In addition there is general advisory work on regulatory, intellectual property, anti-piracy and competition issues, together with day-to-day strategic and commercial advice to the business. The role also involves the management of dedicated paralegal and administrative colleagues.  The Counsel will support one or two particular DMD territory teams in more depth, as well as contributing to the management of the Legal Affairs team and to the setting of policies for international rights exploitation.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experienced commercial lawyer with LLB or Degree/LPC
• A minimum of 8 years PQE in intellectual property licensing, particularly in the fields of television programming, channel distribution and/or digital media (preferably both private practice and in-house)
• Detailed knowledge of Contract and Commercial Law
• Knowledge of European Law
• Working knowledge of EU regulatory issues e.g. relating to competition matters, digital distribution, broadcasting and copyright exploitation
• Team management/ leadership experience
• Second European language desirable but not essential

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits

Job Posting Company

The Walt Disney Company

Job Posting Industries

Corporate

Employment Type

Full Time

Primary Location-City

Hammersmith, London

Primary Location-State

-

Primary Location-Postal Code

W6 9PE

Primary Location-Country

GB