Counsel (Advertising and Technology)

Disneyland Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Legal Counsel where you will provide comprehensive legal counsel on advertising-related matters. You will negotiate contracts, collaborate across teams, and advise on compliance with EMEA laws while enjoying fantastic perks such as free park entry and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free park entry for you and your family and friends

Discounts on Disney products, resort F&B, and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with agencies and vendors, including for ad sales and ad tech solutions.
• Support and advise senior stakeholders on EMEA legal matters in advertising.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts drafting

Legal counsel experience

Data privacy knowledge

Intellectual property expertise

Job description

You will provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including advertising production, brand licensing, digital advertising, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial transactions. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and business, contributing directly to the growth and innovation of Disney’s cutting-edge advertising solutions.

What You Will Do:

1. Negotiate contracts with agencies and vendors, including agreements for ad sales, ad tech solutions, branded content, product placement, sponsorships, custom content productions, data sharing, and more.
2. Collaborate closely with the Disney+ product, ad ops teams, and Disney’s privacy lawyers to identify, manage, and implement changes to the platform, especially in relation to targeted advertising.
3. Lead internal guidance pages, contract templates, and clause libraries for Disney’s advertising business in EMEA.
4. Support and advise multiple senior stakeholders in our advertising business, focusing on efficiency and relationship-building.
5. Support members of the Legal and Policy teams on a wide range of EMEA legal matters, including ad policies, content policies, privacy frameworks, and the impact of EMEA laws and regulatory guidance.
6. Work with the Strategic Sourcing team to draft and negotiate technology, facilities, and security agreements.
7. Assist with implementing template agreements and systems to facilitate self-service of certain agreements.
8. Provide support on the EMEA AI intake and approvals, including reviewing and advising on legal issues associated with AI systems.
9. Advise teams on websites and digital experiences, including accessibility issues.
10. Manage the contract lifecycle from inception to execution.
11. Organize documentation and systems effectively.
12. Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues across functions and territories.
13. Stay updated on relevant legal and industry developments and share knowledge with colleagues when appropriate.
14. Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures, including standardizing documents and legal resources.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

The Perks

• 25 days of annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free park entry for you and your family and friends
• Discounts on Disney products, resort F&B, and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups: WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, Mental Health & Wellbeing, 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.