Senior Corporate Counsel
Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company
Lead Counsel
The Walt Disney Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $208,800 - $283,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Structure, draft, lead negotiations, and oversee a variety of agreements related to video games and digital experiences, including license agreements for video games and other interactive products, distribution agreements, and professional service and vendor agreements.
- Provide legal support for the games and entertainment universe associated with Fortnite that is being developed in collaboration between Epic Games and Disney.
- Collaborate with colleagues on a variety of legal issues, including artificial intelligence, intellectual property, privacy, security, clearances, and user generated content.
- May supervise other legal professionals.
- Partner with Disney Games and Digital Innovation business teams at all levels to help them achieve their business objectives.
- Support other businesses within DCP as needed, such as publishing and merchandise licensing.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight (8) years of legal experience supporting complex transactional matters and related legal issues.
- Strong understanding of licensing agreements and related legal considerations, including intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), privacy, guild matters, and compliance.
- Familiarity with the video game industry, including gaming companies, platforms, distribution methods, and business models.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to problem solve in an efficient, business-friendly, creative manner.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with Cast Members at all levels.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and proactively develop solutions.
- JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the California or New York State Bar in good standing or, willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
- full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
licensing agreementsintellectual propertyprivacy lawcompliancecontract negotiationtransactional lawlegal supportproblem solvingsupervision of legal professionalsbusiness objectives alignment
Soft skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative approachsolutions-oriented mindsetstrong work ethicprofessionalismintegrityindependenceownership of projects
Certifications
JD degreeCalifornia State Bar admissionNew York State Bar admissionRegistered In-House Counsel qualification
