Counsel, Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal
Published
October 20, 2014
Location
New York, New York
Category
Job Type

Description

About Us:

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Career Level:  Experienced

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements for Sprout with an emphasis on the network’s production and original programming development, production agreements and other operational agreements (including marketing, consumer products, etc.).

• Provide legal support and proactive legal advice to business teams on a daily basis.

• Provide general counseling and support in intellectual property usage Agreements for original programming/content.

• Advise team regarding contract interpretation and contract dispute resolution.

• Work on corporate and transactional matters as necessary, in conjunction with corporate development group.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years related experience, preferably with a cable network, broadcast station or production company, or a law firm with a focus on television/cable programming networks, programming development, and/or media law.

• Member of a state bar in good standing.

• Experience in media, and/or entertainment industry preferred.

• Capable of providing practical legal advice to management.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task successfully and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities a must.

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