Senior Counsel
Job Description Disney ABC Cable Networks Group is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to be part of its ABC Family Program Hub.
Responsibilities Reviewing and advising, as well as drafting, and negotiating, long-form agreements for the acquisition of free network primetime series and major motion pictures, as well as for the development and production of original programming
Analysis and advice in connection with major guild agreements, intellectual property matters, claims, clearances, and other matters arising out of the day-to-day operations of a cable network. Clients will include such other departments as Business Affairs, Creative, Development, Production, Production Finance, Marketing, Brand Management, Promotion, Traffic, and S&P.
Providing legal advice and service concerning the most complex issues regarding legal rights, obligations, and privileges.
Basic Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of law firm and/or in-house transactional experience, with at least 5 of those years as an entertainment lawyer at a production company, major studio, or television network.
Expertise in the following areas: live action, scripted and/or animation television production; distribution/acquisition agreements; talent guild agreements; copyright; trademark; clearances; defamation; 1st Amendment; rights of publicity and privacy, and other personal and property rights.
Drafting, negotiating and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively with all levels of management, including providing counsel to senior level executives.
Demonstrated leadership skills; seasoned ability to problem-solve in a professional and creative manner.
Must be organized, detail-oriented and interact well with all levels of internal and external clients and colleagues.
The ability to solve problems and balance the use of tried and true solutions with the need for creative risk-taking as appropriate.
Computer literacy/proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications Experience at a major law firm.
Experience in Broadcast Operations, or Programming.
Required Education JD
Admission to California State Bar Association (or Registered In-House Counsel)
Additional Information The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer”
Primary Location-City Burbank
Primary Location-State CA
Primary Location-Country US
Auto req ID 4947BR
