Contract Specialist, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

2d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to support its Advertising Partnerships & Marketing Legal teams (with attorney oversight as necessary). The ideal candidate will have experience providing contract support for advertising sales and/or marketing initiatives and partnering with business teams on the creation and execution of innovative content, sponsorships, and promotional campaigns.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience, or a Juris Doctor Degree
• Solid communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, such as Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with all levels of company personnel and with outside parties
• Capability to process and analyze complex information, and utilize problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work late and on weekends on short notice, if necessary
• Experience drafting production agreements and/or handling production-related legal issues
• Sound business judgment and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, including appropriately prioritizing among them
• Paralegal or comparable experience
• Basic understanding of legal terms and conditions relevant to the entertainment industry
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, corporate business environment

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking skills highly desired, including skill in reviewing contracts involving Spanish-speaking parties, the ability to understand and interpret complex legal language in Spanish contracts, and conduct professional communications in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate clearance agreements, location agreements, vendor agreements, equipment rental agreements, non-disclosure agreements, venue agreements, SOWs, promotions documents for contests/sweepstakes, and other contracts
• Provide timely and thoughtful advice on potential risks and issues
• Research and evaluate production issues
• Process and upload contracts and correspondence into group files and databases
• Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity
• Coordinate with team on additional projects and priorities

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level