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About the Role

Universal Products & Experiences is seeking a talented, highly collaborative, and experienced in-house commercial lawyer to partner with our Consumer Products business across EMEA and APAC. This 12-month maternity cover FTC role will provide legal support and advice to category and creative teams, focusing on drafting and negotiating contracts related to consumer product licensing, marketing campaigns, and service arrangements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and engage with cross-functional teams, including category management, product development, creative, and finance stakeholders.
Identify and resolve business and legal issues, offer guidance to mitigate risks, and deliver ongoing counsel and legal support.
Draft, manage, and negotiate a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of toys, apparel, books, and other consumer goods.
Serve as a pivotal link between business stakeholders and internal corporate teams, including tax, compliance, IP/trademark, privacy, and litigation.
Offer insightful guidance to internal stakeholders on unique business propositions and underlying rights; undertake legal research and advise on issues/risks as required.
Create ad-hoc contracts and legal documents to meet evolving business requirements.
Manage legal communication with external partners to ensure swift resolution of any outstanding issues.
Involve with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalizing settlement agreements.
Assist in reviewing and updating legal templates and agreements as required.
Embrace additional duties and projects as the need arises.

Requirements

UK-qualified solicitor (Minimum of 3 years’ PQE working in-house or at a law firm; candidates below 3 years’ PQE may be considered depending on relevant licensing skills and experience).
Proven commercial/transactional legal experience, ideally within a global entertainment studio or other media & entertainment company handling inbound and/or outbound licensing matters.
Strong drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, coupled with a proactive and self-driven approach.
Adept at providing practical, accurate, and timely legal advice.
Collegial, dependable, and responsive team-player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Solid understanding of intellectual property, contract, and commercial law.
Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities across various departments, countries, and time-zones.
Sharp commercial acumen with effective problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with legal software and tools (DocuSign, DMS, Salesforce etc.).
Adaptable and capable of excelling in a fast-paced environment.
External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.

Skills

Licensing
Contract negotiation
Intellectual property law
Commercial law
Drafting
Time management
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Relationship-building
Problem-solving
Legal software proficiency

Location

European offices

Work Type

Hybrid (minimum 4 days per week in office, Mon-Thurs)
12-Month Maternity Cover FTC

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years’ PQE (or equivalent relevant experience)

Education Level

UK-qualified solicitor

About the Company

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through theme parks, consumer products, and experiences.
We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work.
We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce.
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) transforms stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe.
UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up.
Our mission is to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations.
We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish.
As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you’ll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture-shaping ideas.
We believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine.

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].