Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description
Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Universal City or Playa Vista office a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities:

The Fandango Business & Legal Affairs team provides legal support across Fandango's various businesses, including its Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango at Home on demand streaming, and Fandango ticketing businesses. The Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, will draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including technology agreements, content production agreements and promotion and marketing agreements, and may also be involved in reviewing programming and marketing materials.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• J.D. from an accredited law school and member of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be registered in-house counsel
• 4+ years of legal experience in a transactional role at a major law firm or in-house legal department of a technology company.

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent drafting, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a very strong work ethic and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus & LTI 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.

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