Associate Principal Counsel - Litigation

This is a Full Time Job


The Walt Disney World Legal Department handles a wide range of matters and counseling in support of the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and other aspects of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S. Inc.'s businesses. We are seeking an Associate Principal Counsel for general litigation, preferably with experience in employment, commercial, personal injury, and other forms of complex litigation to become an integral part of the team at The Walt Disney World Resort.

Responsibilities:

• Defend the Company in all aspects of claims and litigated matters in state and federal courts.
• Lead document preservation efforts, collect facts and evidence, interview witnesses, draft and revise legal briefs, negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
• Supervise and manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including: development of case strategy, preparation of motions and discovery responses, witness identification and preparation, trial preparation, staffing, budgets and invoices, and compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
• Represent the Company at hearings, mediations, and other court related proceedings, as necessary.
• Supervise and provide direction to paralegal and administrative staff.
• Advise Risk Management Department on management of personal injury claims, including complex and high profile matters.
• Advise legal and business colleagues on a wide variety of contractual, safety, dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and negotiation-related legal and practical issues.
• Oversee responses to subpoenas and other routine legal inquires.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.
• Implement procedures and standards to increase the quality and efficiency of legal services and to reduce the Company's legal risks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal department or combination of the two, including experience with the defense of employment litigation matters. Experience in commercial, personal injury, and complex litigation is also highly beneficial, but some employment experience is required.
• Admitted in Florida or ability to take Florida Bar (and be admitted) within 12 months.
• Substantial trial and other case management experience, including overseeing E-Discovery preservation and production efforts.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions in a timely manner, while pursuing multiple, sometimes competing priorities.
• First-rate judgment and ethics and the ability to represent The Walt Disney Company's brand with integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A writing sample will be required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with outside counsel, coworkers, and clients at all levels.
• Experience and familiarity with the Orange County, FL state and federal courts is a plus.

Required Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

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