Senior Paralegal - Ad Sales

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a Senior Paralegal in New York, supporting the Ad Sales Legal team. You will draft and manage contracts related to innovative advertising initiatives across multiple platforms, ensuring the highest quality legal support. Ideal candidates will possess extensive paralegal experience and strong contract drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in law firm or in-house legal department required.
• Strong contract drafting experience is mandatory.
• Ability to work with moderate direction, demonstrating mature judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare agreements related to advertising sales.
• Assist in pre-contract matters, including negotiation support.
• Lead contract execution and manage workflow in transactions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification

Job description

Senior Paralegal - Ad Sales

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10122802 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted6月. 09, 2025

Job Summary:

** This role sits in our New York offices, and this person will be required to be on site 4 days/week. **

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we‘re storytellers! We make the impossible, possible! We do this through utilizing and developing 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 to audiences around the world.

The TWDC Legal Department is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Ad Sales Legal team supporting Disney Advertising Sales (DAS). DAS is responsible for selling advertising on behalf of all of Disney’s broadcast, cable, digital and social platforms, and ad-supported streaming services including the ABC Television Network, ESPN, National Geographic, Freeform, FX, the ABC-owned television stations, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The Senior Paralegal will support the Ad Sales attorneys in the New York and Washington, DC offices but will be available to assist the entire Ad Sales Legal team when and as needed.

What You Will Do

• Assist in drafting, preparing, proofing and/or summarizing agreements related to advertising sales, including agreements relating to branded and custom content, promotional campaigns, multimedia sponsorships, venue licenses, production services, non-disclosure agreements and other, miscellaneous sales matters

• Assist in all pre-contract matters, such as negotiation support, coordination with clients, gathering relevant information and agreement terms from stakeholders, and obtaining necessary approvals prior to contract execution

• Lead contract execution

• Handle workflow and assist colleagues in various transactions

• Update various contract templates as needed with direction from attorneys

• Assist in organizing and managing the Legal Department’s physical and electronic files

• Assist in the creation of presentation materials as needed

• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Qualifications & Skills

• At least three (3) years of paralegal experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department

• Strong contract drafting experience

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe; ability and willingness to learn and use new software and practice tools, including document management systems

• High attention to detail and strong pride in work product

• Ability to work with moderate direction

• Demonstrated mature judgment regarding substance of the work and communication regarding the work

• Professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills

• Positive attitude and ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based structure and consistently meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a paralegal in advertising, marketing, entertainment, and/or media preferred

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and/or any applicable state codes.

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The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $89,900.00 to $120,500.00 per year based on a 40- hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .

TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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