Associate Counsel/Counsel, Intellectual Property

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

3h•$100,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Counsel/Counsel, Intellectual Property position within the Copyright & Trademark team will provide strategic legal guidance and oversight on IP issues arising from content production, brand development, and global expansion initiatives. This role will have a particular focus on supporting the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. They will play a pivotal role advising business and legal divisions and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect and enhance NBCUniversal’s IP assets worldwide.

Requirements

2+ years of experience for Associate Counsel/4+ years for Counsel in the trademark or intellectual property field, either at a law firm or comparable corporate setting
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another U.S. State Bar eligible to register as in-house counsel in California

Nice To Haves

Outstanding academic credentials
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative, with a keen intellectual curiosity, aptitude for identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, and strong track record of successful project management and execution
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships with multiple business units and their representatives and communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and oral context
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle a large workload and meet deadlines under pressure, multitask, juggle many projects covering diverse subject matter, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sound, practical business judgment; able to manage multiple wide-ranging matters and changing priorities, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change
Excellent technological literacy with the ability to quickly master new applications and work with unique, proprietary electronic databases
Experience in the entertainment industry preferred

Responsibilities

Advise and collaborate with members of the creative, business, and legal divisions as well as cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name, and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches, high-profile productions, and the exercise of rights in cutting-edge, technologically sophisticated use cases
Responsible for clearance of trademarks, titles, character names, and other nomenclature and assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives
Communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions
Assist with prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally
Analyze development, production, and distribution agreements, and efficiently navigate multiple electronic databases, to provide advice regarding copyright and production rights on current and library properties
Conduct due diligence and advise on IP-related contractual terms for a variety of transactions, including licenses, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Collaborate with IP colleagues across regions to support the brand protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal brands worldwide
Work closely with the greater IP department to advance and strengthen the company’s intellectual property strategy