Paralegal Specialist
Job ID
10143541 Location
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business
The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted
Feb. 20, 2026
Job Summary About the Role & Team
At Disney, our Paralegals are highly-respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. You would be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that supports The Walt Disney Company’s global subsidiary governance operations. This position will be part of the transformational team that will help achieve the department’s strategic goals to serve our growing international company.
This position currently reports to the Vice President, Governance Counsel and Assistant Secretary.
What You Will Do
Drafting resolutions, consents, certificates, minutes, powers of attorney and other forms of international corporate governance documents for international subsidiaries
International subsidiary maintenance, including entity formation, dissolution and periodic regulatory and jurisdictional filings
Corporate transactional support, including obtaining governance approvals, verification of domestic and international standing, coordination of signature pages, maintenance of transaction checklists and document management
Entity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or similar)
Electronic document filing and maintenance
Responsibility for subsidiary maintenance and entity compliance across all international regions (APAC, EMEA, LATAM)
International legal entity management, including maintenance of international corporate minute books and records, and coordination with international legal and tax partners on all aspects of international beneficial ownership reporting and subsidiary governance matters
Draft shareholder minutes, consents, resolutions and certificates
Primary responsibility for coordination of international legal counsel and billing, translation services, apostilles and foreign bank account and KYC matters
Manage legal entity audit reporting, including coordination with internal and external auditors
Assist with international corporate tax restructurings and M&A transactions, verification of legal entity data, and review and coordination of signature pages
Review/approval of international documents presented to OCS for signature (powers of attorney, consents, resolutions, international disclosure documents and statutory filings)
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years paralegal experience (paralegal certificate is required) or 2+ years practicing attorney experience
In-house and/or law firm corporate transactional, governance or finance experience
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative approach
Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables
“EQ” skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you to foster cross-department collaboration
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
Some flexibility in your schedule – we value work/life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time is needed
Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude.
Experience working in a large national law firm or in house at a Fortune 100 company
Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law and experience working with international legal teams
Experience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and/or any applicable state codes
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company 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. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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10143541 Location
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business
The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted
Feb. 20, 2026
Job Summary About the Role & Team
At Disney, our Paralegals are highly-respected because their skills are quite simply, essential. You would be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that supports The Walt Disney Company’s global subsidiary governance operations. This position will be part of the transformational team that will help achieve the department’s strategic goals to serve our growing international company.
This position currently reports to the Vice President, Governance Counsel and Assistant Secretary.
What You Will Do
Drafting resolutions, consents, certificates, minutes, powers of attorney and other forms of international corporate governance documents for international subsidiaries
International subsidiary maintenance, including entity formation, dissolution and periodic regulatory and jurisdictional filings
Corporate transactional support, including obtaining governance approvals, verification of domestic and international standing, coordination of signature pages, maintenance of transaction checklists and document management
Entity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or similar)
Electronic document filing and maintenance
Responsibility for subsidiary maintenance and entity compliance across all international regions (APAC, EMEA, LATAM)
International legal entity management, including maintenance of international corporate minute books and records, and coordination with international legal and tax partners on all aspects of international beneficial ownership reporting and subsidiary governance matters
Draft shareholder minutes, consents, resolutions and certificates
Primary responsibility for coordination of international legal counsel and billing, translation services, apostilles and foreign bank account and KYC matters
Manage legal entity audit reporting, including coordination with internal and external auditors
Assist with international corporate tax restructurings and M&A transactions, verification of legal entity data, and review and coordination of signature pages
Review/approval of international documents presented to OCS for signature (powers of attorney, consents, resolutions, international disclosure documents and statutory filings)
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years paralegal experience (paralegal certificate is required) or 2+ years practicing attorney experience
In-house and/or law firm corporate transactional, governance or finance experience
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative approach
Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables
“EQ” skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you to foster cross-department collaboration
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
Some flexibility in your schedule – we value work/life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time is needed
Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude.
Experience working in a large national law firm or in house at a Fortune 100 company
Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law and experience working with international legal teams
Experience with budgeting and legal billing, and matter management software (Legal Tracker)
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and/or any applicable state codes
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company 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. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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