Specialist, Legal Affairs

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to work within the legal department of Universal Studio Group, as part of a team focused on development- and production-related agreements and adjacent issues. Reporting to the VP, Legal Affairs, this role will draft and negotiate certain above-the-line talent agreements (with attorney supervision) and handle related issues in connection with world-class broadcast, streaming and cable television programs.

Responsibilities:

Under attorney supervision, draft and negotiate certain kinds of above-the-line talent agreements in connection with the development and production of television programs. These may include certificates of authorship/engagement/results & proceeds and upset price agreements, as well as other above-the-line talent agreements (depending on experience level).

• Provide timely and thoughtful advice to studio executives and production personnel regarding the status of contract negotiations, as well as other deal-related issues.
• Process and upload contracts and correspondence into departmental files and databases, and handle related administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity.
• Assist team in creating and updating contract forms, as well as internal training and resource materials.
• Must maintain confidentiality of projects, legal and business information at all times.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a professional role requiring strong analytic and organizational skills and careful attention to detail, ideally in a legal, business affairs or finance setting, and ideally in a larger corporate environment or entertainment business.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong organizational, problem-solving and oral and written communication skills.
• Sound business judgment and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, including appropriately prioritizing among them.
• Ability to work under pressure at times, including through negotiations with talent representatives and in maintaining collaborative relationships with studio executives and other personnel at all levels.
• Ability to own tasks and initiatives and work independently as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced corporate business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to process and analyze complex information.
• Demonstrated facility with Word and Adobe Acrobat; proficiency Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Willingness to, once in a while, work late and on weekends on short notice if necessary.
• Experience drafting talent agreements and/or handling development- or production-related legal issues.
• Paralegal or comparable experience.
• Basic understanding of legal and business terms relevant to the entertainment industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• IMust be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k),