Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing (DTC)

Job Posting Title:
Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing (DTC)

Req ID:
10155314

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to   join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses .    This role will focus   primarily   on   providing   strategic advising with respect to   operation of the Hulu + Live TV service ,   other content licensing   agreements   across Disney’s streaming ecosystem ,   and   performing   due   diligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership .

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment, supporting key distribution   partnerships   and stakeholders across the business. The role is well-suited for an attorney with a strong foundation in content distribution   (specifically, with respect to DMVPDs and/or MVPDs carriage deals)   who is interested in deepening their expertise in a fast-paced environment, with the opportunity to gain exposure to more complex deal work   over time .

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.

What You Will Do

- Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms, rights, obligations, and restrictions for legal and business audiences

- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live, linear, and distribution-related programming

- Assist   in the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreements   and operation of Hulu + Live TV , ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements

- Partner   with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency

- Support distribution initiatives for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, including live events and similar offerings

- Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives   and draft   recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders

- Identify   and escalate key legal considerations, risks, and issues as appropriate

- Contribute to the development of best practices, templates, and processes   to    improve   legal support for high-volume distribution work

Basic Qualifications & Skills

- At least 5 years of legal experience

- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distribution   agreements across   traditional cable and satellite providers (e.g.,   MVPDs ) ,   new media platforms and /or   digital   MVPDs, and /or   b ackground in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred

- Strong contract interpretation ,   drafting   and analytical   skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication   and organizational   skills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams

- Sound judgment and ability to   identify   and escalate legal risks as needed

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time

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Education

- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school

- Strong academic credentials

- Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

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The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York area is $182,900 to $236,600 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.

Job Posting Segment:
Legal

Job Posting Primary Business:
DE TV Legal

Primary Job Posting Category:
Attorney

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Santa Monica, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square

Date Posted:
2026-07-16