Counsel, Studio Technology

Job ID 10125772 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 01, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Studios is at the leading edge of entertainment and technology, working with the best entertainment brands in the world, such as Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar and 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. We make the impossible possible in order to bring our stories to life through our movies and television programs, interactive and streaming experiences, and parks and resorts, just to name a few.

The Studio Technology Legal group is looking for a transactional attorney to assist with supporting the highly innovative Studio Technology team. The attorney will be responsible for negotiating and drafting technology-related agreements in various technology areas, such as production and post-production, marketing technology, business and data platforms, content security, research and innovation, artificial intelligence and immersive experiences. The attorney will advise business partners on applicable company policies and legal requirements.

This position requires exceptional organizational skills; a proactive mindset; acute attention to details and deadlines; meticulous drafting skills; strong acumen for legal issue spotting; and constant, effective communication (both oral and written) with both internal business partners and third parties.

What You Will Do:

Drafting and negotiating agreements and other legal documentation related to technology and operations, including, but not limited to, software licenses, software-as-a-service agreements, professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and software/system evaluation agreements.
Collaborating with senior attorneys and internal stakeholders to support a spectrum of technology initiatives.
Interpreting existing policies and advising our business partners on legal requirements.
Solving complex problems and exercising judgement.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

3-4 years of legal experience as an attorney working on technology agreements.
Understanding of the technology and entertainment businesses. Demonstrated capacity to keep current on emerging business trends and legal developments in technology, entertainment and intellectual property law.
Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and organizational skills. Ability to spot legal issues and come up with well thought out ways to resolve the issues. Comfortable negotiating orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with different roles and levels in a team environment. Ability to build interdepartmental relationships at all levels. Comfortable communicating with executives.
Ability to think strategically and present arguments to higher-level attorneys and business partners.
Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business-unit and enterprise-level perspective.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines. Demonstrates a clear ability to manage deals in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education:

JD degree from an accredited law school. Strong academic credentials. Admission to California State Bar Association (or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel).

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $142,200.00 to $183,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Walt Disney Pictures 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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