Associate Counsel / Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides legal support for commercial transactions across corporate functions and cross-business-unit initiatives at a global media and entertainment company. The attorney independently drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets a variety of commercial agreements and provides practical, business-oriented legal advice. The role supports strategic procurement initiatives and transactions with vendors and innovative companies providing solutions that use emerging technologies, including AI.

The attorney takes ownership of diverse commercial matters, collaborates with business stakeholders and attorneys across NBCUniversal, and contributes to the company's approach to commercial contracting through the development of policies, template agreements, and legal processes. The position has 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

• Member of the New York Bar.
• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school.
• Relevant practicing attorney legal experience: 1 to 3 years for Associate Counsel or 4 or more years for Counsel.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work in New York, NY.
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts and provide practical legal advice to business team members at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across diverse subject matters and clients.
• Collaborative approach to partnering with business stakeholders and legal colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in evolving legal and commercial issues across a global media and entertainment company.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support for enterprise-wide corporate functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, professional services, research, equipment purchases, and other agreements supporting NBCUniversal business units.
• Negotiate and advise clients on emerging issues in technology transactions, including AI.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice, identify potential risks, and develop creative and effective solutions that support business objectives.
• Partner with executives and colleagues across NBCUniversal, including Privacy and Information Security subject matter experts.
• Help develop and implement organization-wide best practices and processes, including contract templates, corporate policies, and other resources that promote efficient and consistent approaches to commercial transactions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other discounts and perks
• Associate Counsel is bonus eligible; Counsel is eligible for bonus and long-term incentives (LTI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree