Sr. Paralegal

Senior Paralegal Role in Corporate LegalThis senior paralegal role in Corporate Legal will work under the supervision and guidance of an Assistant General Counsel. The work involves extensive collaboration across various departments and multiple lines of business, both domestically and internationally, including the Enterprise Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability teams, theme parks, ESPN, Consumer Products, television, studios, and Disney+, as well as marketing, intellectual property, and corporate communications departments with an emphasis on drafting agreements, content review and legal clearances for marketing and promotional materials.What You Will Do:Handle each stage of the contract process from intake, drafting, and negotiating through contract execution for various contracts which may include nondisclosure agreements, grant agreements, license agreements, and vendor agreements.Responsible for tracking agreements and maintaining the contract management system, as well as updating contract templates.Work closely with clients to ensure timely processing of legal transactions and will coordinate extensively with other business units, as well as with subject matter experts across the company, to address various legal issues in connection with such transactions.Assist with content review and legal clearances for marketing and promotional materials.Responsible for management of 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.Required Qualifications & Skills:Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in the legal industry, preferably with a law firm or corporationMinimum 3+ years of paralegal related experiencePrior contract drafting experienceExcellent professional written and oral communication skillsDetail-oriented with strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify and analyze issues and devise solutions and strategiesStrong editing skills, including grammatical and proofreading expertiseExceptional organizational, prioritization, and project management skills with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projectsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environmentAbility to work independently and collaborate with all levels of management, including executivesDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and elevate issues to leader, as necessaryFlexibility and willingness to adapt and work on a wide variety of projects for different clients as neededProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and office-related softwareConsistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, approaches challenges with a constructive mindset and shows a genuine interest in role by seeking solutions proactivelyPreferred Qualifications:Content review and legal clearance experience preferredExperience working in the non-profit sector or corporate social responsibility department of a corporationEducation:Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional experienceParalegal Certification, or commensurate education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes (JD's will be considered)The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 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.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. 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