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Title: Counsel, Legal Affairs (job# 824755)
Location: Universal City, CA
Company: NBC Universal
Job Description:
The Counsel, Legal Affairs will prepare contracts for NBC and NBC Universal's broadcast and cable studios and networks, including license agreements, production services and co-production agreements, talent agreements, development agreements, brand integration agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, digital rights agreements, and the like.
· Partnering with NBCU Business Affairs negotiators and other business executives to discuss and implement policy changes and formulate new processes/goals in respect of various business needs.
· Providing timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and proposing practical, proactive solutions to best address such risks.
· Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts and other documentation affecting various areas of the business.
· Drafting contracts and leading projects relating to new media and brand integration. Creating and updating forms to reflect current practices and policies.
· Working with the Legal Affairs team on, and in some cases leading, major and complex assignments and projects with long-term business implications.
· Other matters at the direction of the SVP and/or VPs, Legal Affairs, and as needed to support the Legal Operation.
Basic Qualifications:
· Law degree from an accredited university, and qualification in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
· A minimum of three years of entertainment, intellectual property, corporate transactions, and/or litigation within a law firm and/or a corporate law department.
Eligibility Requirements:
· Must be able to provide a copy of law school transcripts as well as a writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze and present complex issues in a clear manner.
· Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered. (Note Job # 824755)
· Must be willing to work at the station in Universal City, CA.
· Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· Must be 18 years or older.
Desired:
· Qualification in good standing to practice law in California.
· Demonstrated strong experience and competency in negotiating and drafting business transactions in relevant fields.
· Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills.
· Excellent leadership capabilities and influencing skills, and strong ability and willingness to work and execute effectively at all levels of a complex organization (including strong partnering and teaming skills).
· Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change.
· Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to pro-actively identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
· Background in transactions, commercial contracts, and/or litigation relating to new media/technologies.
Dionna Muldrow
Staffing Coordinator - NBC Universal Corporate Staffing
E-mail: dionna.muldrow@nbcuni.com
Tel: 818-777-3884
Fax: 818-866-8824
Universal City - Lower Lot 1220, 1st Floor
Candidates must complete the GE Employment Application & faxed it to the COE? Please make sure the form is complete before an offer letter is requested: http://www.informationscreening.com/apps/
Title: Rights Counsel
Location: Universal City, CA
Company: NBC Universal
Job Description:
The NBC Universal Law Department is seeking an attorney specializing in entertainment and/or intellectual property law to join its Rights Unit. This unit is responsible for analyzing and managing information concerning the company's rights in its entertainment content.
· The Rights Unit's responsibilities include analysis of contracts and other legal documents to provide advice on distribution rights,
· Cutting-edge issues regarding new media exploitation,
· Remake and sequel rights, stage rights, etc.,
· As well as working with the company's Information Technology department to expand, upgrade, populate and manage a centralized rights database and related applications.
· The Rights Unit serves a variety of NBCU divisions, including its production studios, distribution divisions, and its digital media group.
Basic Qualifications:
· JD Degree
· Minimum four or more years experience as an attorney, including at least
· 2 years of experience in intellectual property law
· Current admission to California bar
· Computer proficiency and experience using computer databases
· Able to provide a Writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze and present complex issues in a clear manner.
Eligibility Requirements:
· Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 827716).
· Willingness to work overtime.
· Must be willing to work at the station in Universal City, CA.
· Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· Must be 18 years or older.
Desired:
· Extensive experience drafting or analyzing entertainment contracts
· Good business judgment
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Outstanding academic credentials
· Excellent written communication skills
RESPOND TO:
Dionna Muldrow
Staffing Coordinator - NBC Universal Corporate Staffing
E-mail: dionna.muldrow@nbcuni.com
Tel: 818-777-3884
Fax: 818-866-8824
Universal City - Lower Lot 1220, 1st Floor
Candidates must completed the GE Employment Application & faxed it to the COE? Please make sure the form is complete before an offer letter is requested: http://www.informationscreening.com/apps/
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