Job Description

Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified, international family entertainment and media organization whose operations include theme parks and resorts, filmed entertainment including motion pictures and television shows, theatrical productions, home video products, records, consumer products, a cruise line, radio and television stations, broadcast and cable networks, Internet offerings, and publishing activities.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that brings the magic of Disneys stories, characters and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create memories that last a lifetime. The companys iconic travel and leisure businesses include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe, and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawaii; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disneys global consumer products operations include the worlds leading licensing business; the worlds largest childrens print publisher; Disney Store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform. These experiences are created by Walt Disney Imagineering, the innovative force responsible for overseeing the segments world-class products and experiences from immersive lands to interactive toys, and everything in between.

Disney Legal is seeking an experienced paralegal whose primary role would be to support legal work for the Disney Consumer Products business, including both merchandise and publishing, under the supervision of Disney Legal attorneys. The primary focus of this role will be to support Lucasfilm properties, but there will also be opportunities to support other Disney properties. This role will be based in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

* Drafting merchandise & publishing license agreements and amendments.
* Drafting services agreements, promotional agreements, NDAs, authorization letters, and other types of correspondence and agreements with licensees and vendors.
* Working closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and clients within Third-Party Commercialization, Publishing, Contract Administration, and other internal partners.
* Supporting merchandise & publishing rights clearance and rights management.
* Miscellaneous projects as they arise.

Basic Qualifications:

* Minimum of 3 years experience at a law firm, corporate law department, or corporate contract administration department.
* Commercial/transactional experience is required.
* Excellent writing and analytical skills are required.
* Must have experience in contract drafting
* Must be an exceedingly organized, detail-oriented person, and able to multi-task and work independently, without extensive secretarial support.
* Must have strong computer skills, including with office productivity software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Intellectual Property experience

Required Education

Bachelors degree and qualification to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes

Additional Information:

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