Counsel, Legal, Japan

工作 ID 10162190 地點 Minato-ku, 日本 有意工作的公司 The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) 日期已公佈 Nov. 02, 2026

申請

工作概要:

Job Requirements

Overview

The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. is seeking an experienced attorney to join Disney’s Legal team. In collaboration with legal colleagues from other Asia-Pacific markets and with guidance from senior members of the group, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for legal matters arising in connection with our Studios Motion Pictures, Direct-to-Consumer (Disney+) and Games businesses, including support for the promotion and marketing of tent-pole feature films released theatrically, and support for product enhancement, service distribution and the promotion and marketing of Disney+. The support includes drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal counsel to executives and other key stakeholders, and providing commercially driven legal advice on potential risks and issues. The candidate may also provide support as needed to other Disney business segments.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal support as necessary for the expansion and growth of Disney’s businesses in Japan, particularly in the areas of Studio Motion Pictures, Direct -to-Consumer (Disney+) and Games.
Prepare, negotiate, review and interpret a wide variety of agreements and other documents related to booking, promotion and marketing of theatrical film releases, as well as the promotions, marketing, service distribution and product enhancement of Disney+.

Provide counsel on structuring premium campaigns, talent engagements and other matters related to marketing support for major film releases.

Advise Disney Japan business executives and other staff members on legal and regulatory issues affecting the Japan market (e.g., intellectual property laws, premium laws, consumer protection laws, etc.).
Instruct, oversee and manage outside counsel.
Negotiation with counterparties to agreements relating to Disney businesses in Japan.
Coordinate with other members of Disney’s Legal Department to provide legal support and advice for Asia -Pacific and/or global projects.

Legal research, memoranda preparation and correspondence.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent

Professional Attributes:

Required qualifications:

Admitted to practice law preferably in Japan, although US and other English-speaking jurisdictions considered.
Solid experience and understanding in issues concerning Japanese corporate/commercial law, Japanese civil code, Japanese consumer protection laws and Japanese intellectual property law, particularly copyright, trademark and unfair competition.
Keen analytical insight and strong legal capability.
Understanding of the legal and business customs and practices of a US-based multinational enterprise.

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity and experience with business practices of the Japanese entertainment and digital media industries; capacity to stay current on emerging business and legal trends in the motion picture, Direct-to-Consumer (OTT services) and new media/technology industries.
Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business unit and enterprise level perspective and to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to work under deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced production environment.

Previous Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, focused on commercial transaction, IP and licensing practice, ideally in an entertainment context.

Other requirements:

Fluent Japanese and English language ability with dual language proficiency in negotiating, drafting and reading.
Excellent writing and communication skills.

Disclaimer

This position is with TWDC (Japan) Ltd., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

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關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。