Attorney/Counsel

Summary:

The Walt Disney Company (Korea) Ltd. is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join Disney’s Legal team.

This position is a cross‑divisional role supporting various business units. The selected candidate will primarily provide legal advice related to Disney+, including matters involving consumer protection laws, fair trade regulations, privacy laws, and the Information and Communications Network Act, while working closely with relevant teams such as Government Affairs and Data Privacy team.

The role will also involve providing legal support, as needed, to other business segments such as Consumer Products, Games & Publishing, Film Distribution, and Disney+ Content Production. In addition, the attorney will draft agreements related to promotional and marketing activities conducted through physical and digital media, offer thoughtful legal counsel to senior executives and key stakeholders on potential risks and legal issues, and provide general legal support necessary for the company’s overall operations.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance for Disney+
  - Review and analyze regulatory requirements applicable to Disney+ in Korea.
  - Provide legal opinions and responses to inquiries and requests from government agencies.

• Content, Marketing & Distribution Legal Support
  - Support legal matters related to promotions and marketing for Disney+ content and studio film releases.
  - Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret various agreements and documents related to the distribution of content via physical and digital media.

• Contract Drafting & Legal Documentation
  - Draft, review, and interpret a wide range of agreements, including licensing agreements, promotion and marketing agreements, NDAs, distribution campaign agreements, and service agreements.
  - Prepare and review memos, correspondence, and provide legal advice on copyright and intellectual property-related matters.

• Business Contract Negotiation
  - Prepare and review memos, correspondence, and provide legal advice on copyright and intellectual property-related matters.

• Corporate Legal Advisory and Litigation management
  - Advise senior management on legal and regulatory issues impacting corporate operations in Korea.
  - Monitor legal developments and assess risks affecting business strategy and daily operations.
  - Manage litigation and other legal disputes as they arise.

• Collaboration Across APAC
  - Work closely with other members of Disney’s Legal Department to provide legal support for business activities in Korea and other Asia-Pacific regions.
  - Coordinate with regional legal teams to ensure consistent legal positions across markets.

Requirements:

• Legal Qualification: Korea Bar Licensed attorney

• Fluent in Korean and business proficiency in English.

• At least 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in a mid-to-large law firm, a major Korean corporation, or a foreign-invested company (combined experience acceptable; position level may be adjusted based on total experience)

• Preferred experience in providing legal advice on regulatory matters such as the Fair-Trade Act, the Personal Information Protection Act, and other compliance-related laws

• Experience advising corporate law and intellectual property regimes, particularly copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws, preferred

• Experience working with U.S.-based multinational companies and familiarity with their legal and business practices preferred

• Ability to quickly understand and stay current on emerging business models and legal trends in the film, television, new media (OTT platform), and entertainment industries

• Strong work ethics, high integrity, and professionalism

• Excellent analytical skills and sound legal judgment

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within the legal team and across business units

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment

• Excellent ability to adapt quickly to new regulatory environments

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.