Manager, Contracts

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Universal Plaza (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution seeks a Manager, Contracts to support the VP, Business and Legal Affairs—Global TV Distribution. You will lead drafting, review, and administration of television license agreements across global channels and platforms, while mentoring the Contracts Specialist team and driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex negotiations in a fast-paced entertainment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in contracts, business affairs, or legal administration within entertainment.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents with strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience, including mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of licenses for film and television content across global distribution channels.
• Prepare short-form license agreements, deal memos, amendments, and other legal documents as needed.
• Identify and resolve complex business and legal issues; provide guidance to sales, marketing, technology, and admin teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Leadership

Legal administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAFE contract system

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.

Job Description

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, Universal Global Television, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Overview:

The Manager, Contracts provides support to the VP, Business and Legal Affairs – Global TV Distribution Business & Legal Affairs and is responsible for handling television license agreements and other business administration tasks as set out below.

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, primarily related to the licensing of film and television content for global television and digital/new media partners. Manage agreements across various distribution channels such as free, basic, and pay television, as well as SVOD, PPV/VOD, EST, and other emerging media, utilizing the in-house contract management system (SAFE).
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of short form license agreements, deal memos, amendments and any other legal documents as needed.
• Identify, research, and help resolve complex business and legal issues, including matters involving contract interpretation, rights, and obligations. Serve as a key business partner and resource to sales, marketing, technology, and administrative teams by providing timely guidance and ongoing contract and legal support.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Contracts Specialist team, providing training, guidance and performance oversight while ensuring consistent application of departmental processes, contract standards, and best practices.
• Drive improvements to contract administration processes, workflows, and systems to enhance efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

• 5+ years of professional experience performing similar responsibilities, preferably with experience in Business Affairs, Legal Affairs, or Contract Administration within a movie studio, production company, or other entertainment organization.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing legal documents, with strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience, including supervising, mentoring, training, and developing team members while effectively managing priorities and workflows.
• Proficiency working with a variety of online tools and databases, with the ability to learn and implement new technologies and processes as needed.

What we'll look for:

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of projects, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Previous experience in international licensing and distribution of entertainment product is a plus.

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the 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 page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].

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