Counsel (Advertising and Technology)

3 Days ago • Upto 2 Years • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

The Counsel (Advertising and Technology) position at Disney involves providing legal counsel on advertising production, brand licensing, digital advertising, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial transactions. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts with agencies and vendors, collaborating with product and ad ops teams on platform changes, leading internal guidance and contract templates, advising senior stakeholders, supporting legal and policy teams on EMEA matters, working with strategic sourcing on technology agreements, and implementing self-service agreement systems. The role also includes supporting EMEA AI intake and approvals, advising on website accessibility, and managing the contract lifecycle. This position requires a UK-qualified solicitor with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
Must have:
  • UK qualified solicitor
  • Commercial contract drafting & negotiation
  • Data privacy & IP knowledge
  • Ad tech & digital advertising experience
  • Stakeholder management & collaboration
Perks:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance & dental care
  • Free Park Entry
  • Disney Discounts
  • Excellent parental and guardian leave
  • Employee Resource Groups

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

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: 

  • 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.

  • 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.  

  • Lead internal guidance pages, contract templates, and clause libraries for Disney’s advertising business in EMEA.

  • Support and advise multiple senior stakeholders in our advertising business, with a focus on efficiency and building relationships.

  • 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.

  • Work with Strategic Sourcing team to draft and negotiate technology, facilities and security agreements.  

  • Assist with putting in place template agreements and systems to facilitate self-service of certain agreements.

  • Provide support on the EMEA AI intake and approvals including reviewing and advising on legal issues associated with AI systems.

  • Provide advice to teams on websites and digital experiences including on website accessibility issues.

  • Contract management lifecycle from inception to execution. 

  • Organization of documentation and systems. 

  • Work effectively with departmental colleagues on a cross-functional and cross-territory basis.

  • Keep up to date with relevant legal and industry developments and, where appropriate, take opportunities to share that knowledge with colleagues.

  • Identify opportunities to continuously improve existing processes and procedures, including standardization of documents and legal resources. 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • UK qualified solicitor

  • Strong experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

The Perks

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Private medical insurance & dental care

  • Free Park Entry:  you will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

  • Disney Discounts:  you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

  • Excellent parental and guardian leave

  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, 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.

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