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

Senior Counsel, Antipiracy – Film & Television

The Walt Disney Company’s Corporate Legal Department seeks to hire a lawyer to combat piracy of its film and television properties worldwide.

The position involves working closely with industry associations, outside counsel, and corporate clients. It requires diplomacy, strategic thinking, and the ability to prioritize film and television antipiracy efforts on a global scale. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will also have familiarity with laws governing enforcement of intellectual property rights both in the US and overseas, as well as experience with the legal and technological issues relating to Internet investigation and enforcement. This position also requires the ability to stay abreast of rapidly-changing legal, political, and technological landscapes and skill in presenting complex issues to laypersons. Some international travel may be required.
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of practice experience at a firm and/or corporate or association work. Admission to the California State Bar or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel is required.
We offer an excellent working environment with the leader in family entertainment. If you meet the above qualifications and thrive in a professional, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

This job description is current as of 11/28/07. This is subject to change without notice as the needs of Corporate Legal dictate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.