Assistant Chief Counsel, Litigation

About the Role

Disney's Corporate Legal – Litigation group is seeking an Assistant Chief Counsel to play a central role in managing the Company's general litigation docket, with an emphasis on patent disputes, FRAND licensing claims, and cross-border enforcement actions.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute litigation strategy — case evaluation, budgeting, and motion practice
• Lead matters across U.S. federal/state courts and international jurisdictions, including Germany, Brazil, and the Unified Patent Court
• Supervise outside counsel and advise business/technology stakeholders on litigation risk
• Collaborate with patent prosecution and antitrust counsel on validity challenges and administrative proceedings

Requirements

• 10+ years of litigation experience, including complex patent infringement cases
• Law degree; California State Bar admission (or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status)
• Experience supervising attorneys and paralegals

Schedule

Full-time, Burbank, CA.

Pay & Benefits

$236,000–$316,500/year hiring range, plus bonus/long-term incentive eligibility and Disney's full benefits package.