Associate Counsel / Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs

Role Purpose:
This position will provide legal support for a broad range of commercial transactions spanning the full spectrum of corporate functions and cross-business-unit initiatives of a global media and entertainment company. This attorney will independently draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on related matters.
The role will involve supporting strategic procurement initiatives and transactions with a variety of vendors and innovative companies that provide cutting-edge solutions using emerging technologies, including AI.
The position offers an opportunity to take ownership of diverse commercial matters, collaborate with business stakeholders and attorneys across NBCUniversal, and help shape the organization's approach to commercial contracting through the development of company policies, template agreements and legal processes.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day legal support for enterprise-wide corporate functions, such as NBCUniversal’s Finance, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Corporate Social Responsibility teams.
Independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of agreements, including SAAS licenses, professional service, research, equipment purchase and other commercial agreements supporting business units across NBCUniversal.
Negotiate and counsel clients regarding emerging issues in technology transactions, including AI.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders, identifying potential risks and developing creative, effective solutions that support business objectives.
Partner with executives and colleagues across NBCUniversal including cross-functional subject matter experts such as the Privacy and Information Security teams.
Help develop and implement organization-wide best practices and processes, including creation and maintenance of contract templates, corporate policies and other resources to promote efficient and consistent approaches to commercial transactions.
Basic Requirements:
Member of the New York Bar.
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school.
1 to 3 years of experience for Associate Counsel and 4+ years for Counsel of relevant practicing attorney legal experience.
Interested candidates must submit a resume to be considered.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
Desired Characteristics
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, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a diverse range of 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.
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: Associate Counsel: $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible) - Counsel: $150,000 - $185,000 (bonus and LTI eligible)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid