The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago
Manager, Business Affairs (20th Television)
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $126K/yr
1+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Manager-level attorney for their 20th Television Studio Business Affairs team. The role involves negotiating and drafting contracts for adult animation series while managing multiple projects and coordinating with various stakeholders in the production process.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft adult animation development deals for writers/directors/producers and test option agreements for actors
Simultaneously manage numerous projects in active adult animation development and production by coordinating with department, creative, production, and casting executives regarding budgets, writers rooms, and other matters necessary for the production of TV series
Draft initial documents and support legal affairs in their responding to comments to those drafts while they move to execution
Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to 20th executives
Maintain and administer department records and lists of deals, coordinating with Contract Administration
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) prior experience required at a law firm, having gained hands-on familiarity with the structure of television and intellectual property deals
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to maintain discretion and professionalism with senior leaders
Must have strong reasoning skills and be solutions-oriented
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to handle multiple complex, high-profile matters simultaneously necessary for continuing success
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle a high volume of tasks with set deadlines
Must have excellent organizational and tracking skills
Must be client-service oriented
Honesty, collegiality and a willingness to dig in and get a job done, vital to success. Sense of humor, a +
Preferred
JD degree and active member of CA bar
Benefits
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.
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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