Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

13h•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides legal support for a wide variety of commercial transactions, with a focus on software, artificial intelligence, and other technology and business counseling matters for NBCUniversal’s Global Streaming businesses, including Peacock and international projects powered by the Peacock platform. The role reports to the division’s Vice President. The Associate Counsel works with NBCUniversal business executives and Law Department colleagues to address business needs, implement best practices, and develop processes. The position also coordinates with Privacy, Information Security, and Product Counseling teams to help address risks involving personal data, confidential information, product guidance, and contract terms. The role is based on a hybrid schedule requiring work from the New York, NY office at least four days per week; the company may change in-office requirements.

Requirements

Membership in the New York bar or another U.S. state bar.
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school.
At least 2 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience in digital media, new media, or online platforms, including a thorough understanding of and demonstrated proficiency with technology agreements.
Solid academic credentials.
Outstanding analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation abilities.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Comfort making legal decisions and advising on business risks.
Sound business judgment and flexibility to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs evolve.
Ability to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
Ability to approach complex legal matters thoughtfully, analytically, and with practical judgment.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business and creative executives, build consensus across business units, think creatively, and collaborate with stakeholders.
Willingness to work nights and weekends, if needed.

Responsibilities

Independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts and other legal documents, including software and technology licenses and professional services agreements supporting Peacock and other Global Streaming and Media Group properties.
Negotiate and counsel clients on emerging issues in technology transactions, including generative AI.
Conduct special projects, such as training client teams.
Coordinate with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information are collected, used, and secured in accordance with law and company policy.
Coordinate with the Product Counseling team to provide an integrated approach to risks in product guidance and contract terms.
Provide timely, thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
Maintain awareness of developments in law and technology related to digital media and platforms.
Partner with NBCUniversal business executives and Law Department colleagues to discuss and implement best practices and formulate processes in response to business needs.
Handle other matters as needed at the direction of the division’s Vice President.