Director, Legal and Business Affairs

4 weeks ago


Orlando, Florida, United States NBC Universal Full time

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. You'll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Legal Affairs department, the Director, Legal & Business Affairs provides legal support for Universal Orlando Resort's theme park operations, including drafting, negotiating and interpreting complex commercial and service contracts and, equipment leases, and other legal documents, and managing compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accountable for drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating scopes of work, contracts, and a range of other types of service agreements in connection with Universal Orlando Resort's theme park operations.
  • Responsible for the drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiation of equipment leases and lease schedules with a range of equipment leasing companies.
  • Lead and train non-attorney contract professionals and administrative staff. Advise contract representatives regarding contract preparation and negotiation.
  • Provide legal research and general legal advice and counsel to business units as needed, inclusive of advice to clients regarding contract language and contract risk, preparing vendor notices of noncompliance, negotiating resolution of disputes with vendors and/or contractors, and preparation of settlement agreements and termination letters.
  • Assist with drafting policies, procedures, and templates, and developing training surrounding compliance obligations and corporate requirements.
  • Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required. EXPERIENCE:
  • 10+ years' post-law school experience as an attorney, preferably with top-tier law firm or corporate legal department.
  • At least 5 years' experience interpreting, negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements and equipment lease agreements. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Active Florida Bar membership or Florida Authorized House Counsel certification required.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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