Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs (UP&E)

Responsibilities

Company Description

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.

Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Description

This Counsel position on the Business & Legal Affairs team is responsible for providing business and legal support for Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E). Universal Products & Experiences handles the licensing of NBCU film and television properties for merchandising, publishing, video games, digital and interactive uses, and commercial tie-ins/promotions. This role primarily focuses on rights research and analysis as well as supporting different groups within Universal Products & Experiences with drafting legal agreements.

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: 120,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:
• Acting as an essential part of the leadership team for the AMERICAS business group, working closely with the regional heads and other executive and category leaders to shape and drive the business strategy and goals.
• Draft, negotiate, review, analyze and interpret a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of intellectual property content for consumer products, retail promotions, live events, and other franchise activities.
• Serve as a liaison to external licensees and internal partners in other business units; manage inquiries and provide consultation to internal stakeholders.
• Leads and manages team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional development
• Sets clear goals and objectives for the team, monitors progress, and provides regular feedback and performance evaluations. Identifies areas for improvement and implements strategies to enhance team performance
• Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues to internal business, franchise and creative partners, and propose practical, responsive solutions
• Liaise with NBCUniversal corporate, production, finance, and other internal teams on a range of issues
• Advise internal stakeholders on new business propositions and rights, deal structures and other matters, undertaking legal research and advising on issues/risks
• Review creative materials for use in consumer products
• Create ad-hoc contracts and legal documents as business requirements dictate
• Assist with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalizing settlement agreements
• Advise on IP infringement enforcement and drafting breach notices and cease and desist letters.
• Provide advice, analysis and research on underlying rights, trademark, clearance and other intellectual property issues related to Brand Development exploitation (i.e., merchandise, publishing, games & digital, live events etc.).
• Preparation, analysis and review of rights summaries and memoranda.
• Assist with the negotiation of rights agreements.
• Performance of other duties and/or special projects as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• JD and active member of the California Bar.
• 3+ years of experience at a law firm or comparable studio or corporate experience.
• Superior communication, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Precise attention to detail.

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with a wide range of personalities/styles.
• Proven ability to exercise proper judgment to assess priorities, ability to juggle a large volume of work efficiently and effectively, and meet multiple deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Flexibility with a proactive can-do approach.
• Experience managing paralegals/ associate counsel preferred.
• Entertainment, Consumer Products, media/technology, intellectual property, or other relevant subject matter expertise preferred.
• Experience with intellectual property matters and corporate transactions strongly desired. Experience with chain of title, motion picture and television rights agreements preferred.
• Familiarity and experience with television and film production, SAG, WGA, and DGA agreements
• Demonstrated success within a large, diverse corporate env

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