Counsel (Disney+)

Job ID 10116508 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Based in our London office in Hammersmith, the EMEA Disney+ Legal team collaborates with Disney Legal offices across EMEA, working seamlessly to provide regional legal guidance. The EMEA Disney+ Legal team leads on product matters, regulatory and consumer law, and broadcasting compliance. It also provides UK-specific advice, which informs our broader regional strategy and supports our US-based teams.

As Disney+ grows in both scale and complexity, we need additional support within our EMEA Disney+ Legal team. We are therefore seeking a new Legal Counsel to help the EMEA Disney+ Legal team provide best-in-class support. The Counsel will play a crucial part in the development of Disney+, including guiding change in both the UK and our markets in EMEA. This role requires a lawyer to advise on legal risk as well as suggest solutions to meet business needs. Creative solutions are often required, so the willingness to think about different ways of managing a problem is always welcome. The new Counsel has the opportunity to grow within the role and to take on additional responsibilities when ready to do so.

This role will report to the Principal Counsel for the EMEA Disney+ Legal team.

What You Will Do

Legal Advisory

Provide legal advice on consumer-facing products, with a focus on streaming platforms.

Identify and mitigate legal risks related to product changes and regulatory developments.

Offer guidance on UK and European regulatory regimes for SVOD services and upcoming changes.

Draft, review, and revise consumer-facing agreements, including subscription contracts.

Regulatory & Compliance

Monitor and interpret regulatory legislation, advising on business and legal risks.

Review, manage, and respond to regulatory requests for information.

Collaborate with Data Privacy colleagues to ensure compliance and an optimal user experience.

Project Management

Advise Disney+ management on complex legal and reputational risks.

Manage projects across EMEA, leveraging a matrix structure to coordinate with Disney Legal teams in other territories.

Escalate issues as appropriate while ensuring seamless project delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Solicitor of England and Wales or qualified in an equivalent capacity in another applicable relevant jurisdiction.
Significant legal experience from a law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a media company.

Expertise in regulatory, consumer, and/or media law within EMEA.

Strong ability to evaluate legal risks and exercise sound legal judgment.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distil complex legal issues for diverse stakeholders.

Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Experience with data protection and privacy laws in the EMEA region.

Familiarity with emerging privacy legal issues, such as those involving biometrics, artificial intelligence, and related issues.

The Perks

25 days of annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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