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Senior Paralegal- Distribution Job at The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) in Los

The Walt Disney Company (Corporate), Los Angeles County, CA, United States


About the Role for the acquisition of motion picture and television content to support the strategic distribution activities of Disney Platform Distribution on a global basis; for the acquisition and distribution of television formats with third parties and Disney business units worldwide; and with Disney and third-party distribution licensees in the U.S. and Canada across a wide variety of traditional and new platforms and business models, including direct-to-consumer applications and paid subscription platforms such as SVOD and ADVOD. Provide in a clear, concise manner, advice and counsel to business and legal personnel regarding distribution issues and analysis of contractual provisions, rights and restrictions, and where necessary, interface with and seek advice from lawyers and executives from relevant internal groups (network and studio legal and business affairs, sales, technology, regulatory, antitrust counsel, labor relations, privacy, music, affiliate relations, ad sales and operations, etc.). Provide ongoing oversight of legacy agreements, including legal issues related to distribution relationships, e.g., MFN compliance. Maintain various departmental charts and input information into databases on a regular basis. Work independently and manage negotiations with minimal supervision while ensuring Company’s policies, procedures, intellectual property rights and other key concepts are properly addressed. Required Qualifications

In Summary: Role for the acquisition of motion picture and television content to support the strategic distribution activities of Disney Platform Distribution on a global basis . Maintain various departmental charts and input information into databases on a regular basis . Work independently and manage negotiations with minimal supervision .

En Español: Sobre el papel de la adquisición de contenido cinematográfico y televisivo para apoyar las actividades estratégicas de distribución de Disney Platform Distribution a nivel mundial; para la compra y distribución de formatos de televisión con terceros y unidades comerciales de Disney en todo el mundo; y con Disney y licenciados de distribución externos en los Estados Unidos y Canadá a través de una amplia variedad de plataformas tradicionales y nuevas y modelos de negocio, incluidas aplicaciones directas al consumidor y plataformas de suscripción pagadas como SVOD y ADVOD. Proporcionar de manera clara y concisa asesoramiento y asesoría al personal empresarial y legal sobre cuestiones relacionadas con la distribución y análisis de disposiciones contractuales, derechos y restricciones, y cuando sea necesario interacturar y buscar consejo de abogados y ejecutivos de grupos internos relevantes (conexión de redes y asuntos jurídicos y empresariales, bases de datos de ventas, tecnología, reglamentación, consultorías antitrust, supervisión musical, relaciones laborales, prácticas legales, etc.).