Contract Specialist, Music Business & Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

Role Summary:

The NBCUniversal Music Business & Legal Affairs department oversees music matters across the NBCUniversal portfolio, including TV, Filmed Entertainment and Parks & Resorts. Although this position will be primarily dedicated to NBCUniversal’s TV & Streaming (including NBC News, NBCUOTS, Sports & Olympics, Late Night & Specials) division, this role may also assist other clients across the business, as needed.  The Contract Specialist– Music Business & Legal Affairs role will specifically support the SVP, Music Business & Legal Affairs, other attorneys and professional staff in the department.

Essential Responsibilities
• Under supervision of a senior attorney, negotiate, draft, review and interpret an extensive range of agreements, including, but not limited to, composer, recording talent and producer agreements, soundtrack distribution agreements, and license agreements
• Assist with research, creating deal summaries and maintaining and otherwise administering day-to-day contractual and operational matters, including data entry, preparation of letters and memoranda to internal and external clients, presentations to senior-level management, etc.
• Provide general risk assessment, advice and support to the business
• Generally support the other attorneys and professionals in the department; including special projects and overflow tasks

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• 1 years experience in a professional role requiring strong analytic and organizational skills and careful attention to detail, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree; OR (2) a Juris Doctorate Degree
• Superior communication, interpersonal, drafting, analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter, high level of motivation, ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Outlook Calendar, Contacts
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to client concerns, questions and issues
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work with a large team with varying skill sets and needs
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise proper judgment to assess priorities
• Resourceful, proactive, assertive, detail-oriented and energetic
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and multiple assignments
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints
• Proven ability to make effective decisions and solve problems
• Positive attitude; team player
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn every aspect of our business and become a highly valued asset

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: $62,000 - $75,000

.