Assistant Chief Counsel, China

Disney Streaming

Shanghai, China
General commercial advice
Contract, consumer, and corporate law
Litigation management
This role oversees and supports the Disney Corporate Legal function in China, acting as a trusted advisor to the local management team and supporting all Disney Entertainment lines of business in China plus Disney Consumer Products

Job Summary

  • This role oversees and supports the Disney Corporate Legal function in China, acting as a trusted advisor to the local management team and supporting all Disney Entertainment lines of business in China plus Disney Consumer Products.
  • Responsibilities include providing general commercial advice, managing litigation, liaising with local authorities, and driving a continuous improvement culture to protect the business from current and future risk.
  • The position requires exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment and interact well in a matrix structure.

Matching Summary

This role oversees and supports the Disney Corporate Legal function in China, acting as a trusted advisor to the local management team and supporting all Disney Entertainment lines of business in China plus Disney Consumer Products.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General commercial advice
  • Contract, consumer, and corporate law
  • Litigation management
  • Liaise with local authorities
  • Drafting and negotiating skills
  • Risk management and process improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic decision-making
  • Collaboration and influencing
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Flexibility in response to change

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in Law Firm and in-house Legal department in China
  • Admitted to practice law in China
  • Understanding of local regulatory landscape
  • Understanding of US multinational enterprise customs
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

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