Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal support for a range of commercial transactions focused on software, AI, and technology matters across the Global Streaming businesses, including Peacock. The role reports to the division's Vice President and collaborates with the Law Department.

You will draft and negotiate licenses and services agreements, advise on risks, and coordinate with Privacy, Security, and Product teams to ensure compliant, practical contracts and business

Qualifications

• Active bar admission in NY or another U.S. state.
• Demonstrated experience with software licenses and technology agreements.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills for business-minded clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and interpret technology licenses and professional services agreements.
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in technology transactions, including generative AI.
• Coordinate with Privacy, Information Security and Product teams to manage risks.
• Provide timely legal advice and practical risk-based solutions.
• Stay current on developments in digital media and technology law.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Technology transactions

AI/ GenAI awareness

Education

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

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.

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 University, 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.

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, prioritises, and resolves legal issues quickly and effectively