Associate Counsel, Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Tuition reimbursement.

Paid leave.

Corporate discounts.

Job summary

NBCUniversal, a leading global media and entertainment company, seeks an Associate Counsel, Legal Affairs in Universal City, CA. This full-time, hybrid role supports production legal matters with a focus on below-the-line contracts and collaborations with a broad slate of projects.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, 1+ year of relevant entertainment law experience, and active California Bar status or in-house eligibility.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1+ year legal experience in entertainment or motion picture/TV.
• California Bar active or in-house counsel status.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume below-the-line production legal matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate location, lease, and vendor agreements.
• Expose the team to above-the-line talent agreements as needed.
• Interpret contracts and advise on risks and issues.
• Handle unsolicited submissions for the motion picture group and improve templates.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Associate Counsel, Legal Affairs

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Organising Institution / Firm

NBCUniversal

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Universal City, CA (Hybrid)

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JD degree from an accredited law school; 1+ years of legal experience at a motion picture/television company or entertainment law firm; Member of the California Bar or registered as in-house counsel.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Complete Guide: Associate Counsel, Legal Affairs at NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment conglomerates, is currently hiring for the position of Associate Counsel, Legal Affairs. Located in Universal City, CA, this full-time role is designed for early-career entertainment attorneys looking to immerse themselves in the legal dynamics of a global media powerhouse. The position operates on a hybrid model, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Counsel will be responsible for managing a high-volume workload focused primarily on below-the-line production legal matters. Key duties include:

• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting, and negotiating below-the-line agreements, including physical production-related contracts such as location, lease, and vendor agreements.
• Gaining exposure to above-the-line talent agreements.
• Interpreting complex contracts and providing timely, practical legal advice on potential risks and issues.
• Handling unsolicited submissions of material for the motion picture group.
• Formulating and revising internal department drafting templates.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: At least 1+ years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company, or a specialized entertainment law firm.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in the California Bar or registered with the California Bar as in-house counsel.
• Skills: Superior negotiation, drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume workload.

Compensation and Benefits

NBCUniversal offers a competitive base salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year, which is also bonus eligible. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Various corporate discounts and perks.