Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

This position will provide legal support for a wide variety of commercial transactions with a focus on software, artificial intelligence, and other technology and business counseling matters for the Global Streaming businesses including Peacock and international projects powered by the Peacock platform. This role will report to the division’s Vice President.
Here You Can:
Independently draft, review, negotiate and interpret a range of contracts and other legal documents, including software and technology licenses and professional services agreements for use in support of the Peacock service and other Global Streaming and Media Group properties including, for example, the NBC and Bravo apps and websites
Negotiate and counsel clients regarding emerging issues in technology transactions, including generative AI
Conduct special projects such as training of client teams
Coordinate with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information are collected, used and secured in accordance with the law and company policy
Coordinate with Product Counseling team to provide an integrated approach to risks in product guidance and contract terms
Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions
Maintain an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to digital media and platforms
Partner with NBCUniversal business executives, as well as colleagues in the Law Department, to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs
Other matters as needed at the direction of the division’s Vice President
Here you'll need:
Member of New York bar or other U.S. state bar
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
2+ years of relevant legal experience
Experience in digital / new media / online platforms, including a thorough understanding of and demonstrated proficiency with technology agreements
What we'll look for:
Solid academic credentials
Outstanding analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Comfortable making legal decisions and advising on business risks
Sound business judgment, with the flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs evolve
Proactively identifies, prioritizes, and resolves legal issues quickly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to approach complex legal matters thoughtfully, analytically, and with practical judgment
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business and creative executives, build consensus across business units, think creatively, and collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work nights and on weekends, if needed
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: $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible)

Skills
Artificial Intelligence, LLM, Generative AI, Negotiation

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid