Senior Attorney

Job Posting Title:

Senior Attorney

Req ID:

10107788

Job Description:

Job Summary
During maternity leave (approx. 1 year from March 2025) of the lawyer supporting Disney Destinations International (DDI) as lead counsel, the other lawyer in that team will take over as lead counsel.

The role would consist in working alongside that other lawyer to provide legal support to DDI for Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line commercial activities across EMEA and for Disneyland Paris (DLP) in the UK/Ireland. 

The role also includes providing legal support in EMEA to National Geographic Expeditions (NGE) as needed. 

The position requires a qualified lawyer with advanced knowledge of commercial law and consumer law, expert contract drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to prioritise multiple competing matters with a commercial and strategic mind-set. Experience with travel regulations and e-commerce issues is a plus. 

The role reports to the Assistant Chief Counsel Travel Activities EMEA with close coordination with the other lawyer supporting DDI.

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

• Provision of expert legal advice on commercial, consumer and travel law issues arising from the travel business 
• Coordination with colleagues that are experts in other areas of law (competition law, intellectual property law, data protection laws, …) 
• Support to the business independently on everyday business and under the supervision of more senior lawyers on more complex or high-risk matters  
• Advice to the business to ensure DDI’s compliance with its regulatory obligations, in particular under package travel regulations 

Experience, Professional Qualifications and Skills Required 

• Significant experience acquired in a law firm and/or in-house, supporting major corporate clients in their core business activities, ideally in an international environment,
• UK Qualified lawyer 
• Contract, IP, tourism, consumer and commercial law expertise 
• Good knowledge and understanding of competition law and data protection laws 
• Ability to recommend appropriate contractual and legal frameworks and structures 
• Advanced knowledge of digital distribution issues relating to apps and e-commerce 
• Solid understanding of the travel business 
• Ability to handle everyday matters autonomously 
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively based on risk exposure and business objectives 
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 
• Methodical and meticulous 
• Communication of legal matters to non-legal audience and ability to adjust to audience 

Additional Information 

May require some travel across the region and Paris 

The Perks:

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Disney+ subscription
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

Legal

Job Posting Primary Business:

Legal Tourism Activities (DLP)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Attorney

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-07