Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property
Role Purpose
The Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property will serve as the primary legal advisor for IP matters for an innovative new initiative at NBCUniversal. This role requires a strong background advising on complex technology-related IP matters and transactions, fluency across a broad range of IP issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, business, and other NBCUniversal teams to support the rapid development and growth of the business.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another U.S. State Bar and eligible to register as in-house counsel in California
Approximately 7+ years of IP and technology transactions experience, including substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transactions relating to video games, interactive entertainment, technology, consumer-facing products, or other innovative businesses
Solid understanding of IP issues relevant to video games, generative AI, user-generated content, and content moderation, including fluency in content clearance, brand/franchise licensing, copyrights, patents, trademarks, rights of publicity, IP enforcement, and music licensing
Exceptional issue-spotting, problem-solving, and business judgment skills
Proven ability to operate effectively across a large organization and to influence outcomes through collaboration
Track record of operating as a business-facing IP counsel in fast-moving, ambiguous situations, including evolving areas such as artificial intelligence
Excellent executive presence and ability to communicate practical legal advice to senior business leaders, engineers, product managers, and creative leaders
Desired Characteristics
Substantive experience in the video game and interactive entertainment industry, including experience with video game technologies, user-generated content, and game modifications
Experience supporting generative AI content creation and distribution
Passion for video games, interactive entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, digital platforms, or innovative consumer products
Experience partnering closely with product, engineering, advertising, marketing, and business leadership teams
Prior in-house legal experience at a video game publisher, developer, platform, or interactive media company is a plus
Additional Information
This position is currently hybrid, requiring contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.