Senior IP Counsel, Games & AI Tech (Hybrid)

NBCUniversal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property to serve as the primary IP lead for a new initiative. You will advise on complex tech IP matters, draft and negotiate transactions, and collaborate across legal, engineering, and business teams to accelerate growth.

The role requires California bar admission or eligibility, ~7+ years in IP/tech deals, and strong expertise in generative AI, content licensing, and brand protection. Hybrid in Universal City, CA with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or eligible to register as in-house counsel in California.
• Approximately 7+ years of IP and technology transactions experience in video games or interactive entertainment.
• Solid understanding of IP issues relevant to video games, generative AI, user-generated content, and content moderation.

Responsibilities

• Advise as the primary legal contact for IP matters for NBCUniversal's new initiative.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on IP and technology transactions, including game engines and AI content tools.
• Partner with Lead Counsel on IP provisions in commercial transactions.
• Advise on open-source software policies in coordination with IP experts.
• Implement and oversee trade secret protection for source code and proprietary tools.
• Develop guidelines for generative AI content and tracking processes.
• Conduct IP diligence for acquisitions, investments, and partnerships.
• Develop IP guidelines for content moderation and user-generated content policies.
• Draft inbound licensing of third-party IP including characters and brands.
• Coordinate with IP SMEs on trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, and DMCA.

Skills

IP transactions

Technology transactions

Legal advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property to serve as the primary IP lead for a new initiative. You will advise on complex tech IP matters, draft and negotiate transactions, and collaborate across legal, engineering, and business teams to accelerate growth.

The role requires California bar admission or eligibility, ~7+ years in IP/tech deals, and strong expertise in generative AI, content licensing, and brand protection. Hybrid in Universal City, CA with robust benefits.