Contracts Specialist, LA, Adv. & Mktg

This is a 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

This role will provide legal support to the marketing departments of Universal Pictures, DreamWorks, and Focus Features, along with supporting other marketing initiatives from Peacock and our corporate divisions. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting entertainment marketing and an experienced team engaged in the creation of innovative marketing content and campaigns.

Job Duties
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate clearance agreements, location agreements, vendor agreements, equipment rental agreements, non-disclosure agreements, venue agreements, SOWs, promotions documents for contests/sweepstakes, and other contracts
• Provide timely and thoughtful advice on potential risks and issues
• Research and evaluate production issues
• Process and upload contracts and correspondence into group files and databases
• Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity
• Coordinate with team on additional projects and priorities

Qualifications

Basic Requirements
• A Bachelor's Degree and 2-3 years of experience, or a Juris Doctor Degree
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, such as Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with all levels of company personnel and with outside parties
• Capability to process and analyze complex information, and utilize problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work late and on weekends on short notice, if necessary
• Experience drafting production agreements and/or handling production-related legal issues
• Sound business judgment and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, including appropriately prioritizing among them
• Paralegal or comparable experience
• Basic understanding of legal terms and conditions relevant to the entertainment industry
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, corporate business environment

Additional Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA or 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



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