The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Disney Theatrical Legal & Business Affairs Associate, Summer 2026
The Walt Disney Company is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and creativity through its Disney Theatrical Group. They are seeking a summer associate to assist with legal and business affairs, providing law students with hands-on experience in drafting contracts, conducting research, and collaborating with various departments.
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Responsibilities
Assisting with drafting contracts and responding to and/or discussing comments with attorneys
Updating and creating new databases of deal summaries
Conducting research relating to contract and deal precedents
Creating a library of template contract provisions and template contracts
Liaising with other Disney legal departments throughout the company to gather information and assist department members’ legal analysis
Qualification
Required
Superior written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Word and Excel
Currently enrolled in JD program
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Must provide full work availability from June 1 through August 14, 2026
Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in New York City
Preferred
Coursework in copyright, entertainment business, entertainment law or other intellectual property areas, a plus
Interest in entertainment business or entertainment law, especially theatre, a plus
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.
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
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