The Walt Disney Company · 1 week ago
Senior Clearance Administrator
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company’s Corporate Legal Department is seeking a Senior Clearance Administrator to join the Theme Park Rights Administration Division of the Intellectual Property Group. This role involves reviewing projects for intellectual property concerns, negotiating licenses, and managing rights for Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Review projects for theme parks, cruise lines and hotels to identify intellectual property concerns
Work with counsel to negotiate and execute agreements with third party licensors for use of intellectual property in theme parks and resorts worldwide
Research and summarize license agreements, film consents, and story rights agreements as they relate to theme park rights and usage
Prepare memoranda summarizing theme park rights for entertainment properties, including third-party approvals, rights, obligations, and restrictions
Attend parks and resorts planning meetings to review and clear pre-release concepts and artwork
Liaise with producers, designers, project managers, franchise managers, business affairs, and other business, creative, and ops stakeholders
Identify and analyze (and elevate to attorneys where appropriate) legal and contractual issues such as copyright, trademark, guild obligations, talent approvals, right of publicity, fair use, work-for-hire/assignment of rights, royalties, and participations
Work closely with attorneys to analyze and resolve legal issues and provide relevant advice to clients, both written and oral
Maintain database of clearance advice, including third-party rights and restrictions, and manage contract lifecycle for related agreements, including third-party permissions and consents
Advise clients on contractual terms and conditions and help facilitate contractual payments
Provide training and support to colleagues and clients regarding clearance and rights management
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years' of experience handling rights clearance for theme parks, studio entertainment, publishing, consumer products, and/or a related field
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Highly organized and attentive to detail
Responsible, professional demeanor and sound judgment
Ability to identify and analyze legal issues and know when to elevate to attorneys
Able to simultaneously handle and prioritize a high volume of work for multiple clients on multiple projects and along parallel work streams
Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with office productivity software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe software, database software, and document management software
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
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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