Intellectual Property Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

Role Purpose:

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role will be responsible for intellectual property questions arising from the production of content or creation of brands within NBCUniversal businesses.

Responsibilities:
• Counsel and collaborate with senior creative, business and legal executives and cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches, theme park attractions and television productions
• Responsible for clearance of titles, brand names, logos, designs and other assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions
• Manage prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally
• Conduct due diligence and integration of IP assets in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Responsible for enforcement and brand protection related to client businesses, including sending cease and desist letters, handling takedowns on social media and ecommerce platforms, and dealing with scams and impersonations
• Handle domain name acquisitions and UDRP’s for client businesses
• Work with the rest of the department to support the overall intellectual property protection efforts of the company

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years of experience in the trademark or intellectual property field
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel in California

Desired Characteristics
• Spanish language is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in entertainment industry preferred

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will move to a four-day in-office work schedule.