Senior Attorney, Legal & Business Affairs-Licensing

Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the SVP, Legal & Business Affairs-Licensing, the Senior Attorney will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating and interpreting IP licensing agreements, marketing and co-promotion agreements and other legal documentation in connection with Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR) location-based entertainment (LBE) and live entertainment initiatives. In coordination with UPR and Universal Beijing Resort (UBR) legal team members, the Senior Attorney will also provide advice and guidance on license compliance, licensor approvals and contractual obligations in connection with UPR's management of UBR's marketing and entertainment activities.

Responsibilities
/Job Duties:
• Assist with the structuring, review, drafting and negotiation of IP licenses, services agreements, marketing and co-promotional agreements and other commercial contracts in support of UPR's LBE and live entertainment initiatives
• Advise on license compliance, licensor approvals and contractual obligations in connection with UPR's management of UBR's marketing and entertainment activities, including co-promotional opportunities and collaborations with UPR's and NBCUniversal's other licensees and partners
• Participate in the drafting of policies and procedures and the development of training materials to advise and guide UPR and UBR team members
• In collaboration with other UPR legal and business affairs team members, advise and coordinate with executives at all levels of seniority as well as outside counsel, as needed, to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing advice and support
• Work on licensing administration matters, including projects involving rights and chain-of-title research, IP protection and infringement enforcement
• Manage special projects, research and monitor applicable U.S. and international laws, regulations and policies, and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
/Requirements
• JD or LLM degree from a top-tier accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be registered in-house counsel
• Minimum of four to eight years of professional experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated IP licensing, clearance and commercial contracts experience, including know-how in contract interpretation, negotiation and drafting
• Strong understanding of international transactions, intellectual property, entertainment production and marketing matters
• Willingness to work nights and, if needed, on weekends
• Ability to travel periodically, both domestically and internationally

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound business judgment
• Proven ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally, to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization, and to represent UPR with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skill and attention to detail, including the ability to quickly and accurately maintain and keep records
• Strong computer skills, including high proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to quickly master new database and document management systems, as well as Internet and web-based tools