Counsel, Litigation Department
Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible.
We do this through developing and utilizing 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 and experiences to audiences
around the world.Disney's Corporate Legal department handles a wide
range of matters and counseling worldwide. We are seeking a
Litigation Counsel with expertise in the areas of premises
liability and general civil litigation to be an integral part of
the team that supports the Disneyland Resort. This role will be
located in Anaheim, California.Responsibilities:
- Represent the Company in litigated matters in state and federal
courts.
- Supervise and manage all aspects of outside counsel
relationships, including case strategy, motions and briefs,
discovery, trial preparation, staffing, budgets and invoices, and
compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
- Lead document preservation efforts, collect facts and evidence,
interview witnesses, draft and revise legal briefs and written
discovery, develop and execute litigation strategy, negotiate and
draft settlement agreements.
- Supervise and manage paralegal staff in litigated and
non-litigated matters, including responses to subpoenas and legal
inquiries.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and
local laws.
- Collaborate with business and legal colleagues throughout the
Company.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to Disneyland Resort lines of
business; coordinate with other areas of the legal department in
counseling on contractual, competition, and risk management issues;
and contribute to the negotiation and drafting of agreements.
- Create and manage techniques to increase the quality and
efficiency of legal services provided by outside counsel. Basic
Qualifications:
- Minimum of four (4) years of general civil litigation
experience in a law firm with significant concentration in premises
liability matters; experience with California law required, Hawaii
law is a plus.
- Case management experience, including coordination of complex
filings, motion practice, and E-discovery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior
drafting, analytical, and negotiating skills.
- First-rate judgment; high ethical, moral, and personal
values.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate
effectively with outside counsel, co-workers, and clients.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess
complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and
solutions.
- Ability to address multiple priorities; have strong time
management skills. Preferred Qualifications:
- Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Experience in Public Accommodations/Disability law is a plus.
Required Education:
- JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California State Bar in good standing, or
willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House
CounselAdditional Information:
The hiring range for this position in California is $140,000.00 -
$181,000.00 per year. 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.
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate), Cerritos , Counsel, Litigation Department, Legal , Anaheim, California
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