Paralegal, Business & Legal Affairs

About the Company

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

About the Role

The Business & Legal Affairs Department supports NBCU Telemundo Enterprises in content acquisition, development, production, licensing, and distribution. The Business & Legal Affairs Paralegal will support the SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, and other department attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Complete form agreements, schedules, and other documentation under an attorney’s supervision.
• Negotiate and/or draft basic agreements/legal documents under an attorney’s supervision, including talent agreements, production term sheets, clip license agreements, acquisition deal memos, vendor agreements, and amendments.
• Manage the clearances of photographs and videos for unscripted and/or special programming.
• Prepare reports, summaries, memos, and analyses of agreements and other matters.
• Review, analyze, and interpret agreements, providing accurate and detailed summaries.
• Update and maintain schedules, agreement templates, track agreements/deals in progress, secure contract signatures, review production deliverables, and manage electronic databases/systems.
• Maintain and update data on contract trackers, including talent agreements, programming rights analysis, and vendor agreements.
• Assist in producing documents for attorneys, such as status reports, research, summaries, due diligence requests, notices, and correspondence.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and documents for compliance purposes.
• Perform administrative tasks, coordinate team meetings, and handle other assignments as directed by Business & Legal Affairs attorneys.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Paralegal (production background a plus).
• College degree with a Paralegal certificate (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work late evenings and occasional holidays or weekends as needed.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Skills

• Proficient in Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive tasks/documents with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment to assess priorities.
• Resourceful, proactive, assertive, detail-oriented, and energetic.
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation and ability to work independently.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and multiple assignments.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints.
• Proven ability to make effective decisions and solve problems.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.

Schedule

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