Chief Counsel, Distribution

Disney Streaming

Burbank, CA, United States
Base: $345,900 - $463,900; bonus/equity: may be pr...
Legal team leadership
Distribution channel expertise
Content distribution agreements
Lead a legal team advising on the full spectrum of distribution channels, ensuring Disney remains competitive, compliant, and future-ready

Job Summary

  • Lead a legal team advising on the full spectrum of distribution channels, ensuring Disney remains competitive, compliant, and future-ready.
  • Oversee all legal matters related to the distribution and monetization of Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and Disney's film and television programming across various platforms.
  • Partner with leadership to negotiate key content distribution agreements and advance global distribution capabilities while protecting intellectual property.

Matching Summary

Lead a legal team advising on the full spectrum of distribution channels, ensuring Disney remains competitive, compliant, and future-ready.

Salary

Base: $345,900 - $463,900; Bonus/Equity: May be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal team leadership
  • Distribution channel expertise
  • Content distribution agreements
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Global entertainment distribution experience
  • Matrixed organization operation
  • Forward-looking mindset
  • Continuous improvement drive

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of legal experience in media distribution
  • Expertise in complex distribution and licensing agreements
  • Deep understanding of contract law and FCC regulations
  • Proven executive leadership and team management
  • Exceptional strategic judgment and operational discipline

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