Attorney

Job ID 10148485 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 23, 2026

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Job Summary:

Job Title

Attorney

Department

Legal

Permanent / Contract Resource

Permanent, full time

Location

Shanghai, China

About the Role:

The Disney China Legal Team is seeking an exceptional lawyer to provide high quality in-house legal services on a wide range of legal matters. This role will primarily provide legal support to Disney Consumer Products business in Greater China, including merchandise and publishing licensing, marketing initiatives, business operation, retail channel collaborations, etc, and may support other business areas as required. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to exercise sound legal skills and commercial judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and have adequate experience negotiating, drafting and advising on legal documents. This Attorney should also have strong knowledge of eCommerce, retail, general commercial and intellectual property laws and regulations of China and should be capable of interpreting existing policies and working within guidelines and defined processes. She/he must be able to liaise effectively with various internal stakeholders and have a strong acumen and understanding of commercial issues and judgment call.

Areas of Responsibility:

Draft, negotiate and provide advice on various types of legal documents, including licensing and commercial agreements.
Provide strategic legal support and advice to internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders to support the growth and management of the business.
Exercise independent legal judgment on key initiatives, provide analysis and recommendation for senior lawyers and business stakeholders and flag key matters for escalation as appropriate.
Support company response to local authorities.
Coordination and collaboration with other regional colleagues and external counsels.
Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to the supported business units.
Attend to other projects and assignments as may be requested by supervisors from time to time.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a top-tier law firm.
Proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research and communication skills, including attention to detail, as well as the ability to solve problems in an efficient, business-friendly manner in time-pressured situations.
Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise creative solutions and strategies for resolution.
Ability to anticipate and understand risks and impacts contractual provisions and agreements may have on a client’s business.
Strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to professionalism.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Willingness to take “ownership” of projects and think proactively.
Ability to work independently as well as with supervision from senior attorney(s).
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently, effectively and collaboratively under multiple, high-priority deadlines.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in and knowledge of labor law, employment dispute resolution, intellectual property licensing, media/entertainment, retail and/or other FMCG sectors.
In-house experience at a multi-national company.

Required Education

Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited PRC law school.
Admission to PRC Bar.

Preferred Education

Master of Law degree from an accredited law school in other jurisdictions.

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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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