Counsel, Litigation Department - Full-time / Part-time

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Disney’s Corporate Legal department handles a wide range of matters and counseling worldwide.  We are seeking a Litigation Counsel with expertise in the areas of premises liability and general civil litigation to be an integral part of the team that supports the Disneyland Resort. This role will be located in Anaheim, California.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the Company in litigated matters in state and federal courts. 

• Supervise and manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including case strategy, motions and briefs, discovery, trial preparation, staffing, budgets and invoices, and compliance with outside counsel guidelines.

• Lead document preservation efforts, collect facts and evidence, interview witnesses, draft and revise legal briefs and written discovery, develop and execute litigation strategy, negotiate and draft settlement agreements.

• Supervise and manage paralegal staff in litigated and non-litigated matters, including responses to subpoenas and legal inquiries. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws.

• Collaborate with business and legal colleagues throughout the Company.

• Provide legal advice and counsel to Disneyland Resort lines of business; coordinate with other areas of the legal department in counseling on contractual, competition, and risk management issues; and contribute to the negotiation and drafting of agreements.

• Create and manage techniques to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services provided by outside counsel. 
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of general civil litigation experience in a law firm with significant concentration in premises liability matters; experience with California law required, Hawaii law is a plus.

• Case management experience, including coordination of complex filings, motion practice, and E-discovery.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior drafting, analytical, and negotiating skills.

• First-rate judgment; high ethical, moral, and personal values.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with outside counsel, co-workers, and clients.

• Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks; assess complex legal issues; and devise practical strategies and solutions.

• Ability to address multiple priorities; have strong time management skills.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

• Experience in Public Accommodations/Disability law is a plus.
   

Required Education:

• JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school

• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

Additional Information:

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The hiring range for this position in California is $140,000.00 - $181,000.00 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.