Senior Counsel, Global Content Licensing; DTC)

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Location Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Date posted Oct. 11, 2026

The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses . This role will focus primarily on providing strategic advising with respect to operation of the Hulu + Live TV service , other content licensing agreements across Disney’s streaming ecosystem , and performing due diligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership .

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing a high volume of work while exercising sound legal judgment. This individual will play a key role in supporting ongoing distribution initiatives and contributing to the efficiency and scalability of the legal function.

Conduct contract diligence and summarize key terms, rights, obligations, and restrictions for legal and business audiences

Advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements and legal considerations for live, linear, and distribution-related programming

Assist in the execution and ongoing management of distribution agreements and operation of Hulu + Live TV , ensuring alignment with business and legal requirements

Partner with cross-functional teams to support distribution workflows and improve operational efficiency

Support distribution initiatives for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, including live events and similar offerings

Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives and draft recommendation memos for senior legal and business stakeholders

Identify and elevate key legal considerations, risks, and issues as appropriate

Contribute to the development of best practices, templates, and processes to improve legal support for high-volume distribution work

At least 5 years of legal experience

Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating content distribution agreements across traditional cable and satellite providers (e.g., MVPDs ) , new media platforms and /or digital MVPDs, and /or b ackground in a law firm supporting similar clients is strongly preferred

Strong contract interpretation , drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams

Sound judgment and ability to identify and elevate legal risks as needed

Strong organizational and time management skills

Interest in developing broader deal-making and negotiation skills over time

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school

Strong academic credentials

Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

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The Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Global Content Licensing team supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses . This role will focus primarily on providing strategic advising with respect to operation of the Hulu + Live TV service , other content licensing agreements across Disney’s streaming ecosystem , and performing due diligence, with an emphasis on operational excellence and strong cross-functional partnership .

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of media,…