Job Title: Counsel (FTC) – Req ID:
Location: London, United Kingdom.
About the Role & Team
This fixed‑term secondment (through April 2027) provides legal advice and support to Disney Consumer Products (DCP) EMEA across merchandise licensing, book and magazine publishing, retail, and e‑commerce. The role covers all DCP franchises (Disney, Lucas, Marvel, Fox, Nat Geo) within EMEA.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including licenses and distribution (digital) agreements.
- Providing general commercial and competition‑law advice under the supervision of the line manager.
- Supporting the CMC (contract management centre) for drafting and negotiating merchandise and publishing license agreements.
- Advising on new business models, retail matters, global supply‑chain issues, direct sourcing, intellectual property, consumer law, and corporate matters such as tax legisl...