Sr. Paralegal (Corporate Social Responsibility)

$85,800 - $115,000/Yr

Disney - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

This senior paralegal role at The Walt Disney Company involves working under the supervision of an Assistant General Counsel, focusing on contract management and legal clearances for marketing and promotional materials. The position requires extensive collaboration across various departments and business units, both domestically and internationally, to support social impact initiatives and ensure compliance with legal standards. The role is integral to the company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Handle each stage of the contract process from intake, drafting, and negotiating through contract execution for various contracts including nondisclosure agreements, grant agreements, license agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Track agreements and maintain the contract management system, updating contract templates as necessary.
• Work closely with clients to ensure timely processing of legal transactions and coordinate with other business units and subject matter experts to address legal issues.
• Assist with content review and legal clearances for marketing and promotional materials.
• Manage the domestic cause marketing campaign registration process.
• Train clients on internal contract processes and the cause marketing registration process.
• Assist with other legal projects as needed.

Requirements

• At least 4+ years of paralegal experience in the legal industry, preferably with a law firm, corporation, or professional setting.
• Prior contract drafting experience.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify and analyze issues and devise solutions and strategies.
• Strong editing skills, including grammatical and proofreading expertise.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with all levels of management, including executives.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and elevate issues to leadership as necessary.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and work on a wide variety of projects for different clients as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and office-related software.

Nice-to-haves

• Content review and legal clearance experience preferred.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector or corporate social responsibility department of a corporation.

Benefits

• Medical benefits including health insurance coverage.
• Potential for bonuses and/or long-term incentive units as part of the compensation package.