Senior Attorney (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Attorney (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months) will provide expert legal advice on commercial, consumer, and travel law issues for Disney Destinations International's (DDI) commercial activities, including Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line across EMEA, and Disneyland Paris operations in the UK and Ireland. The role also includes supporting National Geographic Expeditions (NGE) in EMEA. Responsibilities encompass advising the business on compliance with regulatory obligations, particularly package travel regulations; collaborating with other legal experts; and independently handling everyday business matters, alongside more complex issues under supervision. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a law firm and/or in-house, with expertise in contract, IP, tourism, consumer, and commercial law, along with a strong understanding of competition and data protection laws. This is a hybrid role, based in Hammersmith, London, with one day of remote work.
Must have:
  • UK Qualified Lawyer
  • Commercial & Consumer Law Expertise
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation Skills
  • Travel Law Knowledge
  • Compliance Advice
Good to have:
  • E-commerce experience
  • App distribution knowledge
  • International experience
Perks:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance & dental care
  • Free Park Entry
  • Disney Discounts
  • Disney+ subscription
  • Excellent parental leave

Job Details

Job Summary:

Job Summary

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Attorney to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

 

This role involves collaborating with another lawyer to deliver legal support for Disney Destinations International's (DDI) commercial activities, including Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line across EMEA, as well as Disneyland Paris (DLP) operations in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, the role extends to providing legal assistance for National Geographic Expeditions (NGE) in the EMEA region as required.

 

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with advanced expertise in commercial and consumer law, exceptional contract drafting and negotiation abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities with a strategic and commercially focused approach. Familiarity with travel regulations and e-commerce issues is highly desirable.

 

The position reports to the Assistant Chief Counsel for Travel Activities EMEA, working closely with the other lawyer supporting DDI to ensure seamless legal support.

 

This is an office-based role, 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

  • Provision of expert legal advice on commercial, consumer and travel law issues arising from the travel business 
  • Coordination with colleagues that are experts in other areas of law (competition law, intellectual property law, data protection laws, …) 
  • Support to the business independently on everyday business and under the supervision of more senior lawyers on more complex or high-risk matters  
  • Advice to the business to ensure DDI’s compliance with its regulatory obligations, in particular under package travel regulations 

Experience, Professional Qualifications and Skills Required 

  • Significant experience acquired in a law firm and/or in-house, supporting major corporate clients in their core business activities, ideally in an international environment,
  • UK Qualified lawyer 
  • Contract, IP, tourism, consumer and commercial law expertise 
  • Good knowledge and understanding of competition law and data protection laws 
  • Ability to recommend appropriate contractual and legal frameworks and structures 
  • Advanced knowledge of digital distribution issues relating to apps and e-commerce 
  • Solid understanding of the travel business 
  • Ability to handle everyday matters autonomously 
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively based on risk exposure and business objectives 
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 
  • Methodical and meticulous 
  • Communication of legal matters to non-legal audience and ability to adjust to audience 

Additional Information 

May require some travel across the region and Paris 

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
  • Disney+ subscription
  • Excellent parental and guardian leave
  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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