Sr. Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Paralegal (Disney Music Group) in Burbank, CA

H1: Join the Disney Music Group as a Senior Paralegal in Burbank, CA

H2: Legal and Administrative Support for the Music Industry

About the Role & Team:

- The Senior Paralegal will draft, review, and negotiate contracts for DMG, with a focus on recorded music, music publishing, and concert licensing matters.
- This role will work closely with business and legal affairs counsel at DMG.
- DMG is responsible for the Walt Disney Company's recorded music labels, concert licensing division, and music publishing companies.
- The Senior Paralegal will assist the team with special projects as needed.

What You Will Do:

- Draft, review, and negotiate various music industry agreements and legal documents.
- Prepare legal correspondence and organize form agreements and legal memos.
- Review legal agreements and summarize rights and obligations.
- Conduct legal research and analyze rights and obligations.
- Assist with promotions, sweepstakes, and other marketing support for label product releases and events.
- Respond to legal inquiries and escalate issues as needed.
- Maintain databases and coordinate the execution and distribution of documents.
- Compare and proofread agreements and materials.
- Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Experience in the music industry or at a law firm/agency representing music companies preferred.
- Paralegal certification required or qualifications to work as a Paralegal as set forth by the American Bar Association and applicable state codes.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Fluent in English, other language fluency a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Self-starter with excellent work ethic and commitment to confidentiality.

Required Education:

- Bachelor's degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal as set forth by the American Bar Association and state codes.

Salary Information:

- Hiring range: $84,500 to $113,300 per year (40 hour work week).
- Hours may vary based on business needs.
- Actual pay offered will consider internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included in the compensation package, along with full benefits.

About Disney Music Group:

- DMG is the home of Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts.
- Releases soundtracks from popular entertainment brands like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ABC, and Disney Channel.
- Also distributes pop, dance, and family music, as well as classic rock band Queen.
- Innovator in music distribution and live concerts.

About The Walt Disney Company:

- A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
- Business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products.
- From cartoon studio to global entertainment powerhouse, Disney continues to create world-class stories and experiences.
- Employees and cast members work together to create universally and locally cherished entertainment experiences.
- Operations in over 40 countries.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Company Information:

- This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc, part of Disney Music Group.
- Hollywood Records, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Disney values ideas and decisions from all people to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Not specified

Medical, Financial, Long-term Incentives, Bonus, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement Plans

English, other languages may be a plus

Drafting, Reviewing, Negotiating, Legal Correspondence, Research, Data Entry, Maintaining Files and Databases, Due Diligence, Project Management, Communication, Microsoft Office, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Confidentiality, Teamwork

Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certification

Apply online through company website

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certification, Bachelor's Degree, Knowledge of American Bar Association and State Codes

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