Legal Counsel

Nbcuniversal; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a licensed Spanish attorney to join the International Networks & DTC Legal team in Madrid. This permanent, full-time role blends cross-border contract drafting with regulatory advisory across Iberia and the EMEA region, in a collaborative, hybrid setup.

You will advise on broadcasting regulations, intellectual property rights and programming rights, coordinate with authorities, and support senior counsel across London, Paris and Madrid.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney eligible to practise in Spain.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property rights and media law.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of Iberia and EMEA contracts (channel distribution, acquisitions, ad sales, sponsorships, marketing, technical operations).
• Advise on broadcasting regulations and policy, coordinating with Government Affairs and Content Compliance teams.
• Liaise with authorities (CNMC, Spanish AVMS registry) to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on programming rights and restrictions.
• Supervise and train junior lawyers in Madrid as needed.
• Collaborate with London and Paris teams on ad-hoc matters.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish Bar Admission

IP law knowledge

Contract drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Intellectual Property or Audiovisual Law

Spanish Bar Admission

Job description

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.

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, 13THSTREET (Calle13), 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 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 permanent full-time position in a friendly, collaborative team covering a varied workload, with hybrid working options and competitive benefits.

As well as being part of the dynamic International Networks & DTC business in EMEA (covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa), 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.

Responsibilities

Part of the close-working International Networks & DTC Legal team in London, Paris and Madrid, this role has the following responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts for Iberia and the wider EMEA business (e.g. channel distribution; programme acquisitions; ad sales, sponsorship and client partnerships; marketing services; and technical operations).
• Advising the business on relevant matters of broadcast regulation (e.g. content ratings, protection of minors, European Works quotas, advertising rules etc.) and regulatory policy, coordinating with the Government Affairs and Content Compliance teams where required.
• Supporting the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel in liaising with relevant authorities (e.g., CNMC, Spanish AVMS registry) to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory obligations.
• Advising internal stakeholders on programming rights and restrictions.
• Supervising the Associate Legal Counsel, Madrid in coordinating, preparing and submitting regulatory filings, such as CNMC information requests, Socrates reports, Broadcasting and Investment Quota declarations, etc.
• Working closely with the team’s lawyers in London and Paris on ad-hoc matters as required.
• Supervising and training the Associate Legal Counsel, Madrid as required.

Qualifications

The position requires a professional and motivated person with the following attributes:

• Certified to practise law in Spain with around 5+ years’ post-graduation legal experience and eligible to work in Spain.

Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts essential.

Strong understanding of intellectual property rights.

Excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail (in both Spanish and English language).

Flexibility and good interpersonal skills, with a proactive can-do approach and ability to work as part of a team across different business areas and jurisdictions.

Able to demonstrate a strong interest in media/intellectual property.

Fluent English language (written and spoken); knowledge of French is a plus.

A Master's degree in Intellectual Property or Audiovisual Law, together with experience of some of the above matters, is strongly preferred. Candidates without a Master’s degree who can demonstrate significant experience advising clients on these topics or working in a media business are still encouraged to apply

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.

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 [e-mail].