General Counsel, SNY

Company Description

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. 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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

SNY is an Emmy Award winning, multiplatform regional sports network serving millions of homes throughout the New York Metropolitan area and across the country through unparalleled and exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and all things New York sports.

Job Description

The General Counsel will serve as SNY’s Chief Legal Officer, providing strategic legal guidance and advice to the senior management team and board of directors. They will oversee all legal matters, manage risk, and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The GC will also manage outside counsel.

Responsibilities: 

• Negotiate, draft and interpret sophisticated agreements of various types, including:
• Media rights agreements and other partnerships with content licensors and licensees (e.g., New York Mets, New York Jets, over-the-air broadcast partners, etc.)
• Distribution agreements with MVPDs/vMVPDs
• Streaming agreements (e.g., with Major League Baseball and third-party platforms)
• Vendor agreements (production, IT, master control, etc.)
• Represent the network’s interest in partnership agreements with minority owners
• Handle wide variety of other matters related to:
• Ad Sales sponsorship/advertising agreements, and national advertising sales rep agreement
• Marketing agreements (sweepstakes/contests, agency agreements, trade agreements, etc.)
• IP (trademarks, copyrights, fonts, clearances, etc.)
• Hospitality and venue-related agreements
• Privacy policy and data collection/usage involvement
• Corporate M&A transactions/debt arrangements
• Employment/Talent contracts and other HR matters (employee issues, terminations, leaves, bonuses, and incentive programs)
• Labor relations
• Real estate lease interpretations
• Risk Management/Insurance
• NDA’s
• Company policy enforcement
• Hire and manage outside counsel relationships and legal budget, engaging external firms as necessary

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years as a practicing attorney, with demonstrated experience in television and digital media, content distribution, and/or the general sports industry
• Proven success negotiating and structuring complex, high-value agreements and partnerships related to content, IP, and distribution
• Exceptional executive presence and ability to assess risk, advise senior leadership, and drive business-aligned legal strategies in an evolving environment
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills, with sharp legal insight and a strong ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

Desired Characteristics:

• Team player
• Solid administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task successfully and prioritize deliverables
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Responsive and deadl