Business and Legal Affairs Counsel

2 weeks ago

Universal City, California, United States NBCUniversal Full time
Job Title: Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs (UP&E)

We are seeking a highly skilled Counsel to join our Business & Legal Affairs team at Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E). As a key member of our team, you will provide business and legal support for the licensing of NBCU film and television properties for merchandising, publishing, video games, digital and interactive uses, and commercial tie-ins/promotions.

Responsibilities:
  • Act as an essential part of the leadership team for the AMERICAS business group, working closely with the regional heads and other executive and category leaders to shape and drive the business strategy and goals.
  • Draft, negotiate, review, analyze and interpret a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of intellectual property content for consumer products, retail promotions, live events, and other franchise activities.
  • Serve as a liaison to external licensees and internal partners in other business units; manage inquiries and provide consultation to internal stakeholders.
  • Leads and manages team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional development.
  • Set clear goals and objectives for the team, monitors progress, and provides regular feedback and performance evaluations.
  • Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues to internal business, franchise and creative partners, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
  • Liaise with NBCUniversal corporate, production, finance, and other internal teams on a range of issues.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on new business propositions and rights, deal structures and other matters, undertaking legal research and advising on issues/risks.
  • Review creative materials for use in consumer products.
  • Create ad-hoc contracts and legal documents as business requirements dictate.
  • Assist with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalizing settlement agreements.
  • Advise on IP infringement enforcement and drafting breach notices and cease and desist letters.
  • Provide advice, analysis and research on underlying rights, trademark, clearance and other intellectual property issues related to Brand Development exploitation (i.e., merchandise, publishing, games & digital, live events etc.).
  • Preparation, analysis and review of rights summaries and memoranda.
  • Assist with the negotiation of rights agreements.
  • Performance of other duties and/or special projects as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • JD and active member of the California Bar.
  • 3+ years of experience at a law firm or comparable studio or corporate experience.
  • Superior communication, drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Precise attention to detail.
Desired Characteristics:
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with a wide range of personalities/styles.
  • Proven ability to exercise proper judgment to assess priorities, ability to juggle a large volume of work efficiently and effectively, and meet multiple deadlines, with minimal supervision.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Precise attention to detail.
  • Flexibility with a proactive can-do approach.
  • Experience managing paralegals/associate counsel preferred.
  • Entertainment, Consumer Products, media/technology, intellectual property, or other relevant subject matter expertise preferred.
  • Experience with intellectual property matters and corporate transactions strongly desired.
  • Experience with chain of title, motion picture and television rights agreements preferred.
  • Familiarity and experience with television and film production, SAG, WGA, and DGA agreements.
  • Demonstrated success within a large, diverse corporate environment.
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills which will enable him/her to interact with a wide range of personalities/styles and build productive relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to handle and track a high-volume workload.
  • Strong problem-solving and positive client service skills.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
Additional Requirements:
  • This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
  • As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
  • 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, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

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