Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing (Streaming)

Sacbar; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Disney's Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Hulu + Live TV and other streaming agreements. The role emphasizes strategic advising and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in content distribution, strong judgment, and experience negotiating MVPDs and related carriage deals, with the ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distribution agreements across traditional cable and streaming platforms.
• Strong contract interpretation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage high volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms for business audiences.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual requirements for live, linear, and distribution programming.
• Assist in execution and management of distribution agreements and Hulu + Live TV operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve efficiency.
• Draft recommendations and escalate key legal risks as needed.
• Develop best practices, templates, and processes for high-volume distribution work.

Skills

Content licensing

MVPDs

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional partnering

Due diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Disney's Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Hulu + Live TV and other streaming agreements. The role emphasizes strategic advising and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in content distribution, strong judgment, and experience negotiating MVPDs and related carriage deals, with the ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.