Legal Counsel, NBCUniversal News Group

NBCUniversal

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
London

Requirements

3+ years of commercial legal experience. Experience in content and brand licensing strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of copyright and intellectual property law and familiarity with Ofcom Broadcast Code.
Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting, problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Ability to develop strong working relationships; exercise sound, practical judgment; prioritize a high-volume workload; work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced environment; proactively identify legal issues and resolve them quickly; embrace new or creative legal models and accept reasonable levels of risk; and master new areas of expertise.
Demonstrated passion for news.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school or comparable law school outside of the United States.
Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel or comparable registration in a jurisdiction outside of the United States.

Responsibilities

Draft, review negotiate and interpret a broad range of commercial and licensing agreements, including technology, vendor, content license, distribution, partner, sponsor, affiliate, and venue deals. Substantive deal areas cover content and brand licensing, digital, streaming, audio, e-commerce, subscription, events, and editorial collaboration.
Prepare, analyze and review rights summaries and memoranda. Advise on contract interpretation and pre-litigation dispute resolution. Conduct legal research as required on discreet issues.
Provide advice on UK Broadcast Regulation including the Ofcom Broadcast Code and BCAP Code especially in relation to News and Commercial references.
Support the legal team to resolve potential or actual disputes across the region. This may include conducting research, preparation of instructions to external counsel and summarising and communicating advice to the business.
Advise and assist with enforcement of the business’ IP rights and brands (including trademarks and trade names as well as music rights). Advising the business on registrations and infringements. Liaising with the NBCUniversal IP team as required and communicating the advice to internal stakeholders.
Partner and collaborate with legal colleagues in the News Group and the NBCU legal department, and colleagues in News Standards, Finance, Business Development, Ad Sales, Content Distribution, Litigation and other departments across the company.
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture; take initiative to deliver value; and support the production and distribution of the highest quality news content in the industry.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Legal Counsel position?

The position is based in London.

What kind of legal experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 3+ years of commercial legal experience is required, with a strong preference for experience in content and brand licensing.

What types of agreements will the Legal Counsel be drafting and reviewing?

The Legal Counsel will draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of commercial and licensing agreements, including technology, vendor, content license, distribution, partner, sponsor, affiliate, and venue deals.

Is knowledge of UK Broadcast Regulation important for this role?

Yes, providing advice on UK Broadcast Regulation, including the Ofcom Broadcast Code and BCAP Code, is an important responsibility of the position.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this job?

Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school or a comparable law school outside of the United States and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or another State Bar.

Are there opportunities for collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the Legal Counsel will partner and collaborate with legal colleagues in the News Group and other departments across the company.

What is the desired experience related to intellectual property law?

A solid understanding of copyright and intellectual property law is desired, along with familiarity with the Ofcom Broadcast Code.

What skills are emphasized for candidates?

Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting, problem-solving, analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to develop strong working relationships are emphasized.

Does NBCUniversal offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, and other characteristics protected by law.

Will selected candidates need to attend in-person interviews?

Yes, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview prior to a hiring decision.

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