Senior Attorney/Attorney, Legal
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10086381 Emplacement Minato-ku, Japon Entreprise The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date de publication 09/04/2024Résumé du poste:
Job Summary:
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 Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer (Disney+), Content Sales and Channels businesses, including drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal counsel to executives and other key stakeholders, and providing commercially driven legal advice on potential risks and issues. The candidate may also provide support as needed to other Disney business segments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support as necessary for the expansion and growth of Disney’s businesses in Japan, particularly in the areas of Direct -to-Consumer (Disney+), Content Sales and Channels businesses.
- Prepare, negotiate, review and interpret a wide variety of agreements and other documents related to promotions, marketing, content licensing and content acquisition.
- Advise Disney Japan business executives and other staff members on legal and regulatory issues affecting the Japan market (e.g., intellectual property laws, premium laws, consumer protection laws, etc.).
- Instruct, oversee and manage outside counsel.
- Negotiation with counterparties to agreements relating to Disney businesses in Japan.
- Coordinate with other members of Disney’s Legal Department to provide legal support and advice for Asia -Pacific and/or global projects.
- Legal research, memoranda preparation and correspondence.
REQUISITE QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent
Required qualifications:
- Admitted to practice law preferably in Japan, although US and other English-speaking jurisdictions considered.
- Solid experience and understanding in issues concerning Japanese corporate/commercial law, Japanese civil code, Japanese consumer protection laws and Japanese intellectual property law, particularly copyright, trademark and unfair competition.
- Keen analytical insight and strong legal capability.
- Understanding of the legal and business customs and practices of a US-based multinational enterprise.
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity and experience with business practices of the Japanese entertainment and digital media industries; capacity to stay current on emerging business and legal trends in the Direct-to-Consumer (OTT services), television and new media/technology industries.
- Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business unit and enterprise level perspective and to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to work under deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced production environment.
Previous Work Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, focused on commercial transaction, IP and licensing practice.
Other requirements:
- Fluent Japanese and English language ability with dual language proficiency in negotiating, drafting and reading.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Sur The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
Chez Disney Corporate, vous verrez comment les secteurs d’activités qui animent les marques puissantes de la société se rassemblent pour former la société de divertissement la plus novatrice, développée et admirée au monde. En tant que membre d’une équipe d’entreprise, vous travaillerez avec les leaders de classe mondiale qui mettent au point les stratégies qui permettent à The Walt Disney Company de rester à la pointe du divertissement. Collaborez avec d’autres penseurs novateurs pour permettre aux meilleurs conteurs de créer des souvenirs pour des millions de familles du monde entier.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à TWDC (Japan) Ltd. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).