• Job Description

  Req#: 51333242

  Company Description

  Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

  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.

  Job Description

  Role Purpose

  The Senior Counsel, NBCU News Group, will work on a broad range of commercial transactions across all News Group properties, to support the production and distribution of the highest-quality news content in the industry. This position is based in New York City.

  The News Group legal team provides editorial, transactional and production legal support. The team is located primarily in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, with some of the team’s lawyers based in Miami, London and Singapore.

  NBCUniversal News Group includes NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, Telemundo Network and NBC and Telemundo Local Stations. Across digital and television, the News Group reaches more Americans than any other news organization.

  With bureaus around the world and the United States, NBC News reaches its audience on broadcast television, as well as digital, streaming, and audio platforms. Its leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. NBC News Now is the most successful free and ad-supported news streaming channel. NBC News Studios is a full-service production company that develops premium documentary series, specials and films for distribution on NBCU and third-party platforms. NBC News also has several commerce businesses, including ShopTODAY.

  MSNBC is the #2 cable news network and premiere destination for breaking news, award-winning content, in-depth analysis, and informed perspectives. Its programming includes The Rachel Maddow Show, Deadline Whitehouse, The Beat with Ari Melber, the ReidOut with Joy Reid, and All In with Chris Hayes. MSNBC Films produces and acquires news documentary features and short films for distribution on NBCU platforms.

  CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news. Consumed by more than 557 million people per month across all platforms, CNBC provides real-time business, general news, and financial market coverage content. Among its flagship programs are Mad Money with Jim Cramer, Squawk Box and Squawk on the Street, and Closing Bell. CNBC offers several subscription services, including Investing Club and CNBC Pro, and has a robust events business.

  The News Group also operates NBCU Academy, a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. The Academy provides tools and resources to journalists, content creators, media innovators, filmmakers and students. It partners with 45 academic institutions across the country, including four-year universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, tech schools, PWIs, HSIs and HBCUs.

  Job Duties

  • Independently draft, review, negotiate and interpret a broad range of commercial and licensing agreements, including technology, vendor, content license, distribution, partner, sponsor, affiliate, academic grant, and venue deals.
    • Substantive deal areas cover digital, streaming, audio, e-commerce, subscription, events, and editorial collaboration
  • Provide timely legal advice on potential risks and issues
    • Advise on contract interpretation and pre-litigation dispute resolution
    • Propose practical, responsive solutions
  • Improve and streamline contract templates and related processes to drive speed, efficiencies, and revenue
  • Support NBC News Studios and MSNBC Films with development and distribution deals
  • Partner and collaborate with legal colleagues in the News Group and NBCU Legal department, as well as colleagues in Finance, Ad Sales, Content Distribution and other departments across the company

  Qualifications

  Basic Requirements

  • Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school or comparable law school outside of the United States
  • Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel or comparable registration in a jurisdiction outside of the United States
  • Minimum of 7 years of commercial legal experience. Experience in news, content production and licensing, or entertainment strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of copyright and intellectual property law

  Desired Characteristics

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated passion for news
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to:
    • Develop strong working relationships
    • Exercise sound, practical judgment
    • Prioritize a high-volume workload
    • Work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced environment
    • Proactively identify legal issues and resolve them quickly
    • Embrace new or creative legal models and accept reasonable levels of risk
    • Master new areas of expertise
    • Take initiative to deliver value
    • Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture

  Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY
  • This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
  • 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: $165,000-$200,000 (bonus eligible).

  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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