Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including 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 and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

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 will report to the division’s Vice President.

Here You Can: 

• Independently draft, review, negotiate and interpret a range of contracts and other legal documents, including software and technology licenses and professional services agreements for use in support of the Peacock service and other Global Streaming and Media Group properties including, for example, the 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 of 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 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 an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to digital media and platforms
• Partner with NBCUniversal business executives, as well as colleagues in the Law Department, to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs
• Other matters as needed at the direction of the division’s Vice President

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

• Member of New York bar or other 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

What we'll look for: 

• 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 the 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 on weekends, if needed
• This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY 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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

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

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].