Job Description

Paralegal Consumer Products

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 770101BR Location San Francisco, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jan. 04, 2021

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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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Companys powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, youll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company, which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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