Counsel / Senior Counsel, Legal, Japan

Job Description

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognized by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration, results in an inclusive employee experience characterized by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Overview

The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. is seeking an experienced attorney to join Disney’s Legal team. In collaboration with legal colleagues from other Asia-Pacific markets and with guidance from senior members of the group, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for legal matters arising in connection with development, production and acquisition of Japanese content for Disney’s streaming services and television channels, including evaluating rights and chain of title issues, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal counsel to production executives and other key stakeholders, and providing thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support as necessary for the expansion and growth of Disney’s businesses in Japan, particularly in the areas of media Content Acquisition, Content Production, Channels and Direct-to-Consumer areas. • Prepare, negotiate, review and interpret a wide variety of agreements and other documents related to development, production, acquisition, distribution, marketing and exploitation of television programs, films and other audiovisual content, as well as ad-sales and operations for Channels. • Acquisition and licensing of rights, legal analysis related to chain of title, intellectual property rights and other rights management matters. • Draft, negotiate and evaluate talent contracts related to development and production services and prepare memos summarizing unique rights/obligations applicable to certain engagements and content. • Provide counsel on structuring development and production engagements and other matters related to production set-up and rights acquisition strategies. • Review and draft documents related to government approvals and licenses for Channels. • Advice and training to creative teams in relation to production clearance matters. • Instruct, oversee and manage outside counsel. • Negotiation with counterparties to agreements relating to Disney businesses in Japan. • Advise and counsel Disney Japan business executives on legal and regulatory issues affecting the Japan market. • Coordinate with other members of Disney’s Legal Department to provide legal support and advice to Disney businesses in Japan, and support for Asia-Pacific and other global projects.