Assistant Chief Counsel, Litigation
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10158833 Ubicación Burbank, California, Estados Unidos Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Fecha de publicación 27/08/2026Detalles del empleo:
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this by pairing cutting-edge technology with unparalleled imagination 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 and to help us deliver our beloved content to audiences around the world.
We are seeking an Assistant Chief Counsel to join the Corporate Legal – Litigation group. This attorney will play a central role in managing the Company’s general litigation docket, with an emphasis on patent disputes, FRAND licensing claims and disputes, and cross-border enforcement actions.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute litigation strategy, including case evaluation, budgeting, and motion practice oversight
Lead litigation matters across U.S. federal and state courts and international jurisdictions, from pre-suit assessment through trial and appeal
Supervise outside counsel, both domestically and internationally (including Germany, Brazil, and the Unified Patent Court)
Advise business and technology stakeholders on litigation risk and the implications of product and platform decisions
Make strategic risk-based decisions and escalate to senior legal and business leadership as necessary
Anticipate issues and proactively develop creative business-oriented and brand-consistent solutions to mitigate legal risks
Provide internal education on litigation trends, SEP developments, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership
Collaborate with patent prosecution, antitrust counsel, and outside advisors on patent validity challenges, IPR/EPR proceedings, and related administrative proceedings
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of litigation experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department
Substantial experience managing complex cases in U.S. federal and state courts, including patent infringement cases
Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and judgment
Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk and exercise sound legal judgment
Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism and integrity
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to communicate complex patent and technology issues to senior executives and non-technical audiences
Self-motivated with the initiative and drive to manage complex matters independently and proactively anticipate business and legal needs
Experience supervising attorneys and paralegals
Exceptional business acumen and ability to develop creative, business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment
Required Education
Law degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in California
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $236,000 to $316,500 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.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
En el área Corporativa de Disney, podrá ver cómo los negocios detrás de las marcas más influyentes de la compañía se juntan para crear la empresa de entretenimiento más innovadora, trascendente y admirada del mundo. Como miembro del equipo corporativo, trabajará con líderes de primer nivel para crear estrategias que mantengan a The Walt Disney Company en la vanguardia del entretenimiento. Trabaje junto a personas con ideas innovadoras como usted y aprenda de ellas a medida que empoderan a los mejores creadores de historias para que generen recuerdos para millones de familias en todo el mundo.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.