Senior Counsel, Political Advertising (Project Hire)

Job ID 10138854 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Dec. 17, 2025

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Job Summary:

**This project hire has an anticipated duration of 1 year**

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 Legal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Counsel with extensive experience reviewing political and issue advertising to join the Ad Sales legal team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in advertising and marketing and will work on a variety of matters as they relate to Disney Advertising, the business segment that sells advertising for Disney’s streaming, broadcast, cable and digital platforms such as Hulu, Disney+, the ABC Television Network, ESPN, FX, and the ABC owned television stations. The role is based in New York City.

Responsibilities:

Review creative materials for political advertising, including candidate, PAC, and issue advertising, for compliance with federal and state election laws, internal company guidelines and policies, and industry standards
Structure, draft and negotiate contracts relating to multimedia advertising sales, integrated marketing, branded and custom content, sponsorship and promotion, advertising technology, data collection and use, and research and analytics.
Provide advertising and marketing legal advice and transactional support for Disney Advertising.
Review creative materials to ensure compliance with advertising law and policy, including compliance with FTC Guidelines, CARU Guidelines, internal company guidelines, and other advertising industry standards and practices.
Perform other duties or functions as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or advertising agency
Experience reviewing political creative materials
Excellent research, writing, verbal and analytical skills
Ability to identify and analyze complex and nuanced legal issues and explain them
Must be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Exceptional judgment and work ethic
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, corporate clients and outside counsel, owning all parts of the process
Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions
Ability to address multiple priorities; strong task-management skills; demonstrated initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

Same as above, with more than seven years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a media company or ad agency

Required Education:

JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
Membership in the New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

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The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $182,900.00 to $236,600.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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