Associate Counsel / Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal is hiring an Associate Counsel or Counsel to provide legal support for commercial transactions across corporate functions and cross-business-unit initiatives at a global media and entertainment company. The attorney will independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. The work includes supporting strategic procurement initiatives and transactions with vendors and innovative companies providing solutions using emerging technologies, including AI. The role offers responsibility for diverse commercial matters and collaboration with business stakeholders and attorneys across NBCUniversal, as well as opportunities to help shape commercial contracting through company policies, template agreements, and legal processes. This position supports enterprise-wide corporate functions such as Finance, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is based in New York, NY and currently follows a hybrid schedule requiring work from the New York office at least four days per week. The company may change in-office requirements. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and must submit a resume to be considered.

Requirements

Member of the New York Bar.
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school.
For Associate Counsel: 1 to 3 years of relevant practicing attorney legal experience.
For Counsel: 4 or more years of relevant practicing attorney legal experience.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
Submit a resume to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Comfort explaining complex legal concepts and providing 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.
Interest in evolving legal and commercial issues across a global media and entertainment company.
Collaborative approach to partnering with business stakeholders and legal colleagues.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support to 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 agreements such as SaaS licenses, professional services agreements, research agreements, equipment purchases, and other commercial 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, 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 creating and maintaining contract templates, corporate policies, and other resources for efficient and consistent commercial transactions.