Marchien Maks
Consultant Executive Search
mmaks@legalpeople.com
020-2261273
The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of family entertainment in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years. It is focused on creating exceptional entertainment experiences for its fans to build local affinity and trust for the company, its brands and characters. The EMEA organization has a physical presence in 30 countries employing more than 6,000 people, its channels reach children and families in 133 countries. The legal department responsible for Benelux, Nordics, Baltics and Sports EMEA consists of 6 professionals. The team is headed by the Principal Counsel, who is based in Amsterdam. To strengthen this team, we are looking for a
Legal Counsel
with passion for (sports) entertainment
with passion for (sports) entertainment
Together with your colleagues from the legal team and in close coordination with the business teams you will provide legal support to Disney’s (sports) entertainment business. This includes drafting, negotiating and reviewing a diversity of (multi-territory) agreements. You will help strengthen internal and external relationships, manage outside counsel and stay current on business issues and industry trends.
Profile
- approximately 3 to 5 years of experience within private practice and/or inhouse
- proper knowledge of marketing, consumer and/or privacy items
- sound drafting experience, preferably covering IP and/or media related
subjects - pragmatic approach, well organized and an international mindset
- masters both the Dutch and the English language
Proposition
- working at world’s premier entertainment company
- in a broad role supporting the entire Disney portfolio
- a truly international, creative working environment
- multidisciplinary setting, close cooperation with the business
- occasional travel and a vibrant work environment in Amsterdam
