Contracts Specialist, Entertainment Networks

Full Time Job
Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join the legal team that supports all aspects of content production and acquisition for NBCU's television and streaming services, including Peacock and the broadcast/cable entertainment networks. Working closely with the attorneys and administrative staff, the contracts specialist will provide support and assistance to the group's legal counsel on a wide range of matters relating to the drafting, negotiation and oversight of production services, license and indemnity agreements, insurance, talent contracts, and production policies. Successful candidates will be attentive and detail oriented, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duties
• Independently draft and review various form agreements and correspondence, for a range of contractual matters and clients
• Research, draft, and prepare memorandum and summaries on various contractual and legal provisions, rights and intellectual property matters
• Partner with business executives and colleagues on cross-functional teams to act as a resource to others in the company, on matters relating to the division
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and collaboration within the division's business and legal affairs teams
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practices across the divisions
• Implement improvements to forms and processes

Qualifications

Basic Requirements
• 2 years of experience, preferably with experience in business affairs and/or legal affairs department at a major studio or production company
• Extensive experience in contract management, data entry and document assembly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and experience in document management applications

Desired Characteristics

• Strong academic credentials, including Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• An understanding of, and demonstrated familiarity with, the contracting practices related to the entertainment industry and intellectual property
• Database and contract management experience
• Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple, wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change
• Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate with constituencies both inside and outside the legal function
• Ability to work independently based on general guidance and experience
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Possess a proactive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach

Additional Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• 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: $60,000-$75,000

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.