Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) + paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an attorney to join the Advertising & Partnerships Legal team as Counsel in New York, NY. The role covers ad campaigns, brand integrations, sponsorships, talent agreements, and live events.

The position requires a J.D., NY Bar eligibility, and 4+ years in law. It offers a hybrid schedule and competitive benefits, with a salary range of $150,000-$185,000, plus bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of the New York State Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel in New York.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience in advertising, marketing, media, or entertainment law.
• Ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal advice on advertising campaigns, including risk assessments for senior executives.
• Review creative content for regulatory compliance, IP clearance, and guild considerations.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including brand integration, custom content, sponsorship, and talent/influencer agreements.
• Support live events and experiential activations.
• Monitor legal developments affecting advertising and provide trainings/resources.
• Contribute to team-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Independent work style

Multitasking

Education

J.D. 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 looking for an attorney to join the Advertising & Partnerships Legal team as Counsel. This position will support the NBCU Advertising & Partnerships team on a wide range of matters, including in-show integrations, production of custom commercial content, ad innovations, live events, and more, across NBC, Bravo, Telemundo, and Peacock. The position is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, practical legal advice on advertising campaigns, including risk assessments for senior executives.
• Review creative content for legal considerations including regulatory compliance, intellectual property clearance, and guild considerations.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including:
  • Agreements with advertisers, including brand integration agreements, custom content agreements, and sponsorship agreements; and
  • Talent and influencer agreements.
• Support live events and experiential activations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting advertising and provide internal trainings and resources.
• Contribute to team-wide initiatives and support cross-functional legal projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Member of the New York State Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel in New York.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in advertising, marketing, media, or entertainment law.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Exceptionalwritten/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, proactive mindset and ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.

Hybrid:

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from theNew 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 pageof the Careers website.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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].