Senior Counsel, Political Advertising (Project Hire)

This project hire has an anticipated duration of 1 year

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this through developing and utilizing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.

Disney Legal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Counsel with extensive experience reviewing political and issue advertising to join the Ad Sales legal team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in advertising and marketing and will work on a variety of matters as they relate to Disney Advertising, the business segment that sells advertising for Disney's streaming, broadcast, cable and digital platforms such as Hulu, Disney+, the ABC Television Network, ESPN, FX, and the ABC owned television stations. The role is based in New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Review creative materials for political advertising, including candidate, PAC, and issue advertising, for compliance with federal and state election laws, internal company guidelines and policies, and industry standards

• Structure, draft and negotiate contracts relating to multimedia advertising sales, integrated marketing, branded and custom content, sponsorship and promotion, advertising technology, data collection and use, and research and analytics.

• Provide advertising and marketing legal advice and transactional support for Disney Advertising.

• Review creative materials to ensure compliance with advertising law and policy, including compliance with FTC Guidelines, CARU Guidelines, internal company guidelines, and other advertising industry standards and practices.

• Perform other duties or functions as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or advertising agency

• Experience reviewing political creative materials

• Excellent research, writing, verbal and analytical skills

• Ability to identify and analyze complex and nuanced legal issues and explain them

• Must be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Exceptional judgment and work ethic

• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, corporate clients and outside counsel, owning all parts of the process

• Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions

• Ability to address multiple priorities; strong task-management skills; demonstrated initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Same as above, with more than seven years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or ad agency

Required Education:

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school

• Membership in the New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $182,900.00 to $236,600.00 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.