Assistant Chief Counsel, China

Job ID 10129834 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 27, 2025

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Job Summary:

Reporting into Chief Counsel, APAC, this role of Assistant Chief Counsel, oversees and supports the Disney Corporate Legal function in China. Trusted advisor to local management team and responsible for supporting all Disney Entertainment lines of business in China plus Disney Consumer Products.

Job Summary:

A senior position supporting business of Studio (including all theatrical distribution), Content Sales and Content licensing. The team also handles all Corporate work and consumer facing marketing, competitions as well as a wide range of commercial contracts. The role also provides Compliance, Antitrust and Privacy support working with regional and global specialists within Disney.

The role is a key part of the China management team working closely with business leaders in the Territory and APAC functional leaders.

The role will require interpretation of relevant global policies in relation to the market and an ability to develop local policies and process. A high level of judgement is required and an ability to think strategically and use legal and in-depth market knowledge to help the business management team make strategic decisions and set the tone for how risk is managed.

The position serves as a model of collaboration for others. Influencing the opinions of the Legal and Global Affairs team and others; establishes collaborative relationships with other departments within the business or external organizations.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Provision of general commercial advice including contract, consumer and corporate law advice. Knowledge of competition law, data privacy and antitrust law helpful. May work on government affairs issues and support of all areas within local cope.
Local management of any litigation, issues or risk areas impacting the business. Liaise with local authorities on the application and compliance of local laws and regulations and train the business accordingly.
Advise the business on appropriate processes to manage risk and contract commercially.
Excellent review, drafting and negotiating skills.
Drive a ‘continuous improvement’ culture with the business, ensuring processes, policies and procedures sufficiently protect the business from current and future risk.
Collaborate with business/functional leaders on creative solutions to complex operational challenges. Establishes collaborative relationships with other subject matters expert teams within the business or external organizations.
Support senior executives and heads of business lines.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

12+ years of experience in a Law Firm and in house Legal department in China with significant hands-on experience in media or related areas
Admitted to practice law in China although US, UK and other English-speaking jurisdictions considered although knowledge of Chinese law and process is a requirement
Understanding of local regulatory landscape
Understanding of the legal and business customs and practices of a US-based multinational enterprise.
A proven leader and manager in setting direction and achieving objectives. Keen analytical insight and strong legal capability. Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to work under deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business unit and enterprise level perspective and to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality.
A strong team lead and able to interact well in a matrix structure, with colleagues of a diverse cultural backgrounds and work styles.
Ability to analyze problems effectively and take action to resolve issues. Must demonstrate flexibility in response to change.
Ability to concisely convey complex issues and offer recommendations and risk analysis. Must be proactive.
Strong communication skills (written and spoken). Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC (China) Ltd., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status, or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. This policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

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