Counsel: NBCUniversal in New York

Lawyers LYNC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in New York is seeking a Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs to support software and technology licensing, professional services, confidentiality, and related commercial transactions. The role is based at 30 Rockefeller Plaza with a hybrid model requiring four days in the office.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for in-house status) and at least four years of experience at a law firm or in-house.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY State Bar admission (or eligibility for in-house status).
• Minimum 4 years of experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate corporate transaction agreements.
• Advise on contract rights and duties and contract interpretation.
• Support pre-litigation dispute resolution.
• Coordinate privacy, confidentiality and data-security work.
• Provide timely legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial transactions

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

# Counsel: NBCUniversal in New York**NBCUniversal**30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY Start Date10/14/2026$155,000.00 Full-TimeNBCUniversal is hiring a Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs in New York, New York. The full-time hybrid role supports software and technology licensing, professional services, confidentiality, and related commercial transactions. The position requires at least four years at a law firm or in a comparable in-house position.The role works from 30 Rockefeller Plaza at least four days each week, subject to company requirements. The annual salary is $140,000 to $170,000, with bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.* Role: Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs* Employer: NBCUniversal* Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY* Employment type: Full-time* Work mode: Hybrid with a minimum of four office days per week* Salary: $140,000 to $170,000 per year* Experience: 4+ years at a law firm or comparable in-house positionApply for This Counsel RoleApplicants should prepare the application materials requested through the official posting. The employer's application page controls the submission process because the posting does not state a closing date.## Commercial Agreements And Technology AdviceThe counsel supports NBCUniversal Sourcing and Operations & Technology as the primary internal stakeholders. The work includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting corporate transaction agreements.The counsel advises on contractual rights and duties, contract interpretation, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. The role also coordinates with Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance on personal data and confidential information.* Draft and negotiate corporate transaction agreements* Advise on contract rights and duties* Support pre-litigation dispute resolution* Coordinate personal-data and confidentiality work* Provide timely practical guidance to internal stakeholders## New York Admission And ExperienceThe position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school. The attorney must be admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel in New York.Technology, data security, or intellectual property experience is a plus. The employer also seeks strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to prioritize high deal volume and deadlines.## Hybrid Work At 30 Rockefeller PlazaThe position is based at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, New York. The office schedule requires at least four days per week in the New York office, and the company may change its in-office requirements.The role reports to the division's Senior Vice President and works with internal legal, privacy, security, and compliance partners. The posting identifies independent work and collaboration as part of the working approach.## Corporate Counsel In New YorkNew York legal jobs in corporate affairs can involve contract drafting, licensing, confidentiality, and business counseling. This counsel role keeps those subjects connected to sourcing, operations, technology, privacy, and information security stakeholders.New York corporate counsel jobs also require a clear position on bar eligibility and office attendance. The employer publishes the salary range and incentive eligibility while leaving the application deadline unstated.Legal professionals can review legal job listings and corporate counsel roles with New York legal jobs.The official posting supplies the application entry point and the current job terms. Candidates should confirm the employer's office policy and application instructions on that page before submitting materials.