Job Posting Title:
Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing (DTC)
Req ID:
10155314
The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney tojoin the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businessesThis role will focusprimarilyonprovidingstrategic advising with respect tooperation of the Hulu + Live TV service,other content licensingagreementsacross Disney’s streaming ecosystem,andperformingduediligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership
This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, supporting key distributionpartnershipsand stakeholders across the business. The role is well-suited for an attorney with a strong foundation in content distribution(specifically, with respect to DMVPDs and/or MVPDs carriage deals)who is interested in deepening their expertise in a fast-paced environment, with the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex deal workover time
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.
Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms, rights, obligations, and restrictions for legal and business audiences
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live, linear, and distribution-related programming
Assistin the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreementsand operation of Hulu + Live TV, ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements
Partnerwith cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency
Support distribution initiatives for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, including live events and similar offerings
Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiativesand draftrecommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders
Identifyand escalate key legal considerations, risks, and issues as appropriate
Contribute to the development of best practices, templates, and processesto improve legal support for high-volume distribution work
At least 5 years of legal experience
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distributionagreements acrosstraditional cable and satellite providers (e.g.,MVPDs),new media platforms andordigitalMVPDs, andorbackground in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred
Strong contract interpretation,draftingand analyticalskills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communicationand organizationalskills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams
Sound judgment and ability toidentifyand escalate legal risks as needed
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
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The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York area is $182,900 to $236,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
Legal
Job Posting Primary Business:
DE TV Legal
Primary Job Posting Category:
Attorney
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square
Date Posted:
2026-07-16
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.
