[DISNEY] Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property

The Disney Corporate Legal Department, Intellectual Property group, is seeking highly qualified candidates for a position as Senior Counsel advising its businesses on copyright, trademark and right of publicity issues. 

Disney is one of the most innovative global businesses in any industry today. At Corporate, you’ll work across different lines of business across the Company on issues related to IP development, clearance, acquisition, protection, and management. We work on cutting edge ideas and initiatives with supportive colleagues across the enterprise globally.

The position will primarily involve advising on a range of copyright, right of publicity and trademark issues related to the media industry. The position will provide support and strategic legal advice to business units, such as analyzing complex rights matters, reviewing and drafting IP related language for agreements, analyzing IP issues related to emerging technologies and other strategic business initiatives. The position will collaborate with and escalate issues to more senior IP attorneys.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise on IP aspects of legal agreements.

  • Analyze and resolve intellectual property claims.

  • Analyze and advise on complex rights questions.

  • Consultation regarding legal developments in multiple countries on trademark and copyright issues.

  • Provide counseling to clients on numerous intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark, defamation, and right of publicity issues. 

  • Perform trademark clearances; some trademark prosecution; supervision and work with in-house IP paralegal staff and outside counsel in multiple countries.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • JD or equivalent

  • Strong academic credentials

  • Experience working with and managing paralegals.

  • Ability to work independently and with supervision from senior attorney(s).

  • Familiarity with social media and other content applications and platforms.

  • Experience handling copyright, trademark, defamation and right of publicity issues.

  • Knowledge of First Amendment and fair use issues as related to intellectual property law.

  • Admission to California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

  • Minimum of 5 years of IP experience (transactional or litigation) with a law firm and/or in-house department

  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively under multiple, high-priority deadlines. 

  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk; exercise sound legal judgment; and advise business executives and other attorneys on IP issues.

  • Experience giving presentations and public speaking. This position involves educating business units on intellectual property topics from time to time.   

  • A collegial and collaborative lawyer who is committed to delivering outstanding results for his or her clients and The Walt Disney Company while building a positive working environment with clients and colleagues.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts and practical issues effectively with all levels of management, as well as a knack for smooth client relationships and diplomatic, creative resolution of conflicting needs.

  • Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including a healthy sense of humor and the ability to build professional, interdepartmental relationships at multiple levels.

Role is based in Los Angeles, California

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $177,100 to $229,100 per year.

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Jaia Thomas