Counsel, Legal Affairs

Counsel, Legal Affairs

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.

The Counsel, Legal Affairs will be part of a team responsible for negotiating and drafting acquisition, development, and production agreements, which includes agreements for talent, on behalf of Universal Pictures. 
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Draft, review, analyze and interpret a variety of contracts in an accurate and timely manner providing thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues 
• Manage all legal matters during production, including but not limited to evaluating rights/chain of title issues, clearance matters, guild issues, advertising, promotion, and publicity issues 
• Advise and interface with a broad range of departments to implement production legal policies and procedures, including creative, business, production, finance, labor and employment, marketing, promotions, insurance, and tax 
• Provide guidance on questions that arise under applicable union and guild collective bargaining agreements 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of practicing attorney experience
• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the California State Bar or Registered with the California Bar as in-house counsel
• Solid background in U.S. and international copyright law and intellectual property matters 
• Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, including on weekends with short notice as needed 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of personalities and styles across all levels of the organization 
• Demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to problem-solving
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic 
• Excellent communication and computer skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in this fast-paced environment 
• Manage a high-volume workload while remaining organized 

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the 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: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].