• Job Description

  Req#: 51575461

  Company Description

  We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

  Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

  ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS & DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GROUP

  As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13THSTREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. Universal+ (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group’s brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and full boxsets, available all in one place. NBCU’s direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes hayu, the all-reality SVOD service available in 45 territories – including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific.

  Job Description

  A key permanent full-time role in a friendly, collaborative team reporting to Director, Legal & Business Affairs, and covering a varied workload.

  As well as being part of the dynamic Networks & DTC business, you will be part of an international legal community with access to a wide range of in-house training and development opportunities, events and knowledge-sharing resources.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Negotiation and drafting of agreements for the distribution of NBCU‘s portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
  • Negotiation and drafting of advertising, sponsorship and client partnership agreements as required.
  • Supplemental support to the content acquisitions, marketing, production and technical operations teams as required.
  • Assisting on project work and product launches to support the development of our content brands.
  • Keeping up to date with, and advising the business on, key legislative and regulatory developments in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including on copyright, advertising and compliance matters.
  • Working closely with NBCU’s specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy and Employment lawyers where needed.

  The responsibilities may be modified at any time and may include supervision and training of junior staff.

  ABOUT YOU

  The position requires a professional and self-motivated person who:

  • Is a team player with a can-do attitude;
  • Has excellent drafting and communication skills, great accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Proactively manages a broad range of open matters and is able to prioritise in order to meet deadlines;
  • Has flexibility in their approach and good problem-solving and interpersonal skills;
  • Has a willingness to learn, share knowledge and continue to develop their skills.

  Qualifications

  • Qualified to practise law in the UK (1-6 PQE). Other jurisdictions may be considered.
  • Commercial, IP or transactional corporate experience, either in private practice or in-house is desirable, but candidates who can demonstrate solid negotiation experience and an ability to pick up new areas of law quickly will also be considered favourably.
  • Computer literate with experience in using Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Experience of using contract management systems and DocuSign is desirable.

  Additional Information

  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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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• About the company

  NBCUniversal is primarily involved in the media and entertainment industry.

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