Disney
Lead Counsel
Burbank, CA, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$212k-$274kDetected 22 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- You will act as a strategic and collaborative legal partner to Corporate Real Estate and other business stakeholders, leading complex transactions, managing risk, and helping translate business needs into practical, commercially effective real estate solutions.
- You will represent the Company in negotiations with counterparties and governmental agencies, resolve complex legal and business issues, and provide clear guidance to support decision-making in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Provide legal support on a broad range of corporate real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development, construction, and ongoing operations and maintenance of real estate assets.
- Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey review, risk assessment, and closings, often involving complex, high-value, and multi-jurisdictional deals.
- Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Operations, and other business units to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
- Engage and manage outside counsel, including oversight of scope, quality of work, and legal budgets.
- Maintain organized legal records and documentation to support internal reporting, audits, and compliance processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with land use, zoning, entitlements, and regulatory matters.
- Experience supporting global real estate portfolios or multinational organizations.
- Familiarity with construction, facilities, and real estate operations.
- Advanced degree or coursework in real estate, finance, or business.
- JD or equivalent
- Admission to California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
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Skills
- Significant senior-level experience in commercial real estate law, with at least 10+ years experience in the field.
- Expertise drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound legal judgment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Collaborative and strategic mindset with high integrity.
- Experience working independently and within a matrixed organization.
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $212,000 to $274,200 per year.
Benefits
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Disney's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.