Senior Paralegal, Clearances

The Walt Disney Company

Jun 22, 2024

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Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Legal
Glendale

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience or related legal experience.
Ability to handle legal clearances, such as legal clearance for video games, digital media, film, television, merchandising, or publishing.
Understanding of clearance-related legal issues, such as intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, and right of publicity) and contractual rights and restrictions (e.g., license grants and approvals).
Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and judgment.
Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism and integrity.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with cast members at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Passion for video games or experience in the video games space
Familiarity and understanding of privacy laws, such as COPPA.
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 any applicable state codes.

Responsibilities

Legal clearances, including legal review of content for video games and other interactive products, merchandise, and publishing, and review of associated marketing material.
Research, analyze, and summarize video game development and license agreements.
Work closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and clients within DCP.
Opportunities to draft a variety of agreements, including video game, merchandise, and publishing license agreements and amendments, services agreements, promotional agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

FAQs

What will be the primary responsibility of the Senior Paralegal in this role?

The primary responsibility of this Senior Paralegal will be legal clearances, including review of video game and digital experience content, and marketing and promotional initiatives.

Where will this Senior Paralegal role be based?

This role will be based in Disney’s Grand Central Creative Campus in Glendale, California.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!