Senior Attorney (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Job ID 10107788 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disneyland Paris Date posted Jan. 07, 2025

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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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About Disneyland Paris:

Disneyland® Paris is a company where dreams really do come true. Here, our Cast Members work on stage or backstage, in hundreds of professions. Their mission: offering every guest an unforgettable Disney Experience at our 2 theme parks and our 7 hotels as well as Disney Village. The passion and enthusiasm of our teams has made our company the number one tourist destination in Europe!

Creating dreams carries with it many responsibilities. For our resort, long-term development must be rooted in a sustainable tourism model. We have made important social & environmental commitments, which we seek to implement with the continuous involvement of our employees and stakeholders.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disneyland Paris.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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