Associate Legal Counsel/ Legal Counsel

Job Description

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS & DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GROUP

As one of the world's premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) delivers quality content and brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. Universal+ (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group's brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and full boxsets, available all in one place.

NBCU's direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes hayu, the all-reality SVOD service available in 45 territories – including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific.

ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our core values are 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 and equitable culture and strive to attract and develop a diverse, talented workforce to create and deliver a spectrum of content reflecting the current and changing face of the world. Read more about our values and Comcast NBCUnites, our volunteering and social impact program.

Job Description

Role Title: Associate Legal Counsel/ Legal Counsel, NBCUniversal International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)

Reporting to: Director, Legal & Business Affairs, NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC (London)

Location: Hybrid working. Based at the Central St Giles office with remote working options.

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Application dates:
• Closing date for applications: Sunday 21 July
• 1st round interviews: w/c 29 July
• 2nd round interviews: w/c 5 August
OVERVIEW

A key permanent full-time role at Associate Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel level (dependent on experience) in a friendly, collaborative team covering a varied workload.

As well as being part of the dynamic Networks & DTC business, you will be part of an international legal community with access to a wide range of in-house training and development opportunities, events and knowledge-sharing resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will support a range of our internal client teams, including Commercial, Programming, Ad Sales & Client Partnerships and International Media Distribution (IMD), and will involve:
• Negotiation and drafting of agreements for the distribution of NBCU's portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
• Negotiation and drafting of content acquisition, advertising and sponsorship agreements as required.
• Negotiation and drafting of agreements for the IMD business representing third-party foreign language channels for distribution into the US.
• Assisting on project work and product launches to support the development of our content brands.
• Keeping up to date with, and advising the business on, key legislative and regulatory developments in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including on copyright, advertising and compliance matters.
• Supplemental support to the marketing, production and technical operations lawyers in the team as required.
• Working closely with NBCU's specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy and Employment lawyers where needed.

The responsibilities may be modified at any time and may include supervision and training of junior staff.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

The position requires a professional and self-motivated person who:
• is a team player with a can-do attitude;
• has excellent drafting and communication skills, great accuracy and attention to detail;
• proactively manages a broad range of open matters and is able to prioritise in order to meet deadlines;
• has flexibility in their approach and good problem-solving and interpersonal skills;
• has a willingness to learn, share knowledge and continue to develop their skills.

Skills/Experience:
• Qualified to practise law in the UK (1-5 PQE).
• Commercial, IP or transactional corporate experience, either in private practice or in-house is desirable, but candidates who can demonstrate solid negotiation experience and an ability to pick up new areas of law quickly will also be considered favourably.
• Computer literate with experience in using Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Experience of using contract management systems and DocuSign is desirable.

Additional Information

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1mjqv-3-16-78-234-42 in your application.