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Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, distribute it across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Our portfolio includes leading entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group’s global television studios. We also operate industry-leading theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

About the role

This position will provide legal support for a wide variety of commercial transactions with a focus on software, artificial intelligence, and other technology and business counseling matters for the Global Streaming businesses, including Peacock and international projects powered by the Peacock platform. This role reports to the division’s Vice President.

Responsibilities

  • Independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a range of contracts and other legal documents, including software and technology licenses and professional services agreements for Peacock and other Global Streaming and Media Group properties (e.g., NBC and Bravo apps and websites).
  • Negotiate and counsel clients regarding emerging issues in technology transactions, including generative AI.
  • Conduct special projects such as training client teams.
  • Coordinate with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information are collected, used, and secured in accordance with the law and company policy.
  • Coordinate with the Product Counseling team to provide an integrated approach to risks in product guidance and contract terms.
  • Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of the latest developments in law and technology as they relate to digital media and platforms.
  • Partner with NBCUniversal business executives and Law Department colleagues to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs.
  • Handle other matters as needed at the direction of the division’s Vice President.

Requirements

  • Member of the New York bar or another U.S. state bar.
  • JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school.
  • 2+ years of relevant legal experience.
  • Experience in digital/new media/online platforms, including a thorough understanding of and demonstrated proficiency with technology agreements.

Qualifications

  • Solid academic credentials.
  • Outstanding analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable making legal decisions and advising on business risks.
  • Sound business judgment, with flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs evolve.
  • Proactively identifies, prioritizes, and resolves legal issues quickly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to approach complex legal matters thoughtfully, analytically, and with practical judgment.
  • Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business and creative executives, build consensus across business units, think creatively, and collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs.

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to work nights and weekends, if needed.

Schedule

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work in New York, NY, a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • A variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 (bonus eligible).

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