About the Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

What You Will Do

The Business Affairs team drafts and manages the contracts, and consults on the business opportunities, associated with the Disney Sports Line of Business. As the Business Affairs Manager, you will support key stakeholders in the Disney Sports line of business by evaluating new initiatives, existing projects and issues that arise regarding legal affairs, regulatory mandates and The Walt Disney Company policy. You will also draft a variety of agreements, including but not limited to: Event Management, Services, Sponsorship, Charity Race Registration, Exhibitor, Broadcast, Marketing and Promotions. You will work closely, and collaborate with, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, PR/Media, Marketing, Corporate Brand, Sourcing and Procurement, Operations and Corporate Alliances. You will also directly support runDisney, Sports Business Development, Marketing, and the Event Management teams in relation to sporting events and activities taking place at the Walt Disney World ® Resort and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. You will also maintain business standards and practices compliance; and bring your knowledge and experience in the field to work with the team to successfully accomplish the organization’s goals. This role will report to the Manager of Business Affairs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and draft contracts

• Maintain business practices and standards compliance

• Prepare and manage contracts

• Collaborate with stakeholders on deal terms

• Review marketing collateral and new business initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Detail Oriented: proficient knowledge drafting complex contracts

• Communication: experience communicating contractual terms, and business and legal principles

• Partnership: proven experience working on projects with multiple partners

• Flexibility: comfortable modifying strategies as projects develop

• Passion: experience and desire to work in Business or Legal Affairs

• Negotiations: experience negotiating and preparing business contracts

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Additional Information

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. 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. Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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