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About the Role

This role will support a broad range of internal client teams, including Commercial, Programming, Ad Sales, Marketing and International Media Distribution (IMD), and will involve negotiation and drafting of agreements for the distribution of NBCU‘s portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. You will also negotiate and draft content acquisition, advertising and sponsorship agreements, and advise on marketing and consumer law issues. This is a permanent full-time position in a friendly, collaborative team covering a varied workload, offering access to in-house training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft agreements for the distribution of NBCU‘s portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Negotiate and draft content acquisition, advertising and sponsorship agreements, and advise on marketing and consumer law issues, as required.
Act as primary legal adviser for the IMD business representing third-party foreign language channels for distribution into the US.
Assist on project work and product launches.
Keep up to date with, and advise the business on, key legislative and regulatory developments in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including on copyright, advertising and compliance matters.
Work closely with NBCU’s specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy and Employment lawyers where needed.
Responsibilities may be modified at any time and may include supervision and training of junior staff.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the UK.
Qualified to practise law in the UK preferred (other jurisdictions considered) with 6-10 years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent.
Experience leading on the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts is essential.
IP or transactional corporate experience, either in private practice or in-house, is highly advantageous.
Able to demonstrate an interest in the media industry and legal issues related to it.
Professional and motivated person with business acumen.
Experience managing internal stakeholders and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Excellent drafting and communication skills, great accuracy and attention to detail.
Proactively manages a broad range of open matters and is able to prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
Flexibility in approach and good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to share knowledge to support learning and development in the wider team.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of, or interest in, using AI to improve efficiency within individual and team workstreams.

Skills

Drafting commercial contracts
Negotiation of commercial contracts
IP experience
Transactional corporate experience
Media industry knowledge
Legal issue analysis
AI utilization for efficiency

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

6-10 years post-qualification experience

Education Level

Qualified to practise law in the UK preferred

About the Company

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences.
We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner.
We operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work.
We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities.
We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].