Senior Counsel, Distribution

Disney Streaming

Santa Monica, CA, USA
Base: $174,600 to $225,800 (los angeles); $182,900...
5+ years legal experience
Content distribution agreement negotiation
Drafting complex licensing contracts
The role involves leading negotiations and drafting industry-first content distribution and licensing agreements for Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming platforms

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading negotiations and drafting industry-first content distribution and licensing agreements for Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming platforms.
  • Candidates must provide strategic legal counsel to the Content Partnerships team while partnering closely with executives on all phases of distribution transactions.
  • The position offers a competitive compensation package including base pay ranging from $174,600 to $236,600 depending on location, plus bonus and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading negotiations and drafting industry-first content distribution and licensing agreements for Disney's direct-to-consumer streaming platforms.

Salary

Base: $174,600 to $225,800 (Los Angeles); $182,900 to $236,600 (New York); Bonus/Equity: Provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years legal experience
  • Content distribution agreement negotiation
  • Drafting complex licensing contracts
  • Direct-to-consumer streaming platform knowledge
  • Strategic legal judgment in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience at major television network or MVPD
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for innovative content distribution deals
  • Ability to tackle matters outside immediate expertise

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
  • Admission to California State Bar or willingness to register as In-House Counsel
  • Minimum 5 years of legal experience in distribution or TV carriage

Work Rights

Must be admitted to California State Bar or qualify for Registered In-House Counsel status

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