Counsel, Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities The Counsel, Legal Affairs will be responsible for handling television production-related legal issues for unscripted (''reality'') television programming for NBCUniversal's Entertainment and Digital Networks and Integrated Media business (which includes Bravo, Oxygen and Style). NBCUniversal production attorneys advise clients on intellectual property, defamation, privacy, contract, newsgathering, and regulatory issues, as well as other issues arising out of unscripted programming; draft production-related agreements (including indemnity agreements, participant agreements, and appearance releases); and vet rough cuts. This role will also handle claims prior to litigation.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues

Partner with NBCU business executives to discuss and implement best practices in reality programming

Draft, review, and interpret contracts

Create and update all necessary forms

Partner with the Legal Affairs team on major projects with long-term business implications

Address and respond to any other matters at the direction of the SVP and/or VPs, Legal


Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:

Member of California bar, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

Minimum three years of entertainment, intellectual property, privacy, defamation, and/or other relevant subject matter expertise

Must submit transcript and writing sample

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered (note job#: 5643BR)

Willingness to work nights and on weekends as needed with short notice

Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics Desired Characteristics:

Highly motivated, highly effective self-starter with strong track record of successful project execution

Experience in interacting and communicating with all levels of management

Outstanding academic credentials (excellent academic record at top tier law school)

Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills

Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change

Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio, MS Project and other related tools.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Proven problem solving skills

Ability to have a positive influence on all levels of management

Ability to develop strong client relationships with multiple business units and their representatives

Demonstrated leadership, management & analytical skills required, project-based management experience highly desirable

Excellent oral and written communication skills