Counsel, Consumer Protection Compliance

NBCUniversal•Washington, DC

16h•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Counsel, Consumer Protection Compliance will serve as a key legal advisor within NBCUniversal’s Corporate Legal Department, supporting the Company’s global compliance with consumer protection laws, regulations, and industry standards. This role partners closely with business and legal teams across NBCUniversal’s global portfolio to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance on consumer-facing products, services, and marketing initiatives. The position combines legal advisory responsibilities with compliance program execution, helping ensure consistent and scalable, enterprise-wide consumer protection compliance program. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Vice President, Consumer Protection Compliance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar
4+ years of legal experience at a law firm, in-house, or in a relevant government position (FTC, DOJ, State AG)
Knowledge of or experience advising on consumer protection, consumer marketing, or similar regulatory compliance matters

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with global consumer protection laws impacting digital products, subscriptions, marketing, online safety, and consumer experiences
Experience advising on marketing and advertising campaigns and related legal risks
Proven legal research, analytical, and drafting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional and global teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with business partners
Sound judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to risk
Ability to create scalable processes, templates, and guidance to support compliance programs
Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results

Responsibilities

Track and analyze global consumer protection laws, regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry standards, and interpret and translate those requirements into actionable guidance for business, product, marketing, and compliance teams
Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on consumer-facing products, services, and experiences, including digital platforms, subscriptions, live events, and customer journeys
Advise on marketing initiatives across channels, including disclosures, pricing, promotions, substantiation, and related compliance obligations
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across NBCUniversal’s global businesses to assess legal risk and develop pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of consumer protection compliance programs, controls, and scalable guidance
Manage compliance readiness for new products, features, and regulatory developments, and monitor and track adherence to consumer protection requirements across business units, escalating risks as appropriate
Provide legal guidance on consumer-facing communications, including marketing materials, point-of-sale flows, and customer disclosures
Develop and deliver tools, and guidance that promote consistent and scalable compliance practices across global teams
Collaborate with legal and compliance partners to drive alignment and consistency across NBCUniversal’s consumer protection framework
Exercise sound judgment in managing day-to-day matters independently, while escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately