NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal Media, LLC$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 with digital media and online platforms, particularly technology agreements
  • Solid academic credentials

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts related to software and technology licenses
  • Counsel clients on emerging issues in technology transactions, including generative AI
  • Conduct training sessions for client teams on legal processes
  • Collaborate with Privacy and Information Security teams to safeguard personal data compliance
  • Work with the Product Counseling team on risk integration related to product guidance
  • Provide legal advice on business and product-related risks with practical solutions
  • Maintain knowledge of legal trends in technology and digital media

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Various discounts and perks
Full Job Description
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.

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About NBCUniversal Media, LLC

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
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