Counsel/Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property

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 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, our premium ad-supported streaming service. 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, and 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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Counsel/Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property within the Brands and Content IP team will provide strategic legal guidance and oversight on IP issues arising from content production, brand development and global expansion initiatives. They will serve as a key advisor to senior business leaders and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect and enhance NBCUniversal’s IP assets.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel and collaborate with senior creative, business and legal executives and cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches and high-profile productions
• Responsible for clearance of titles, trademarks, character names and content-related assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions
• Manage prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally
• Conduct due diligence and integration of IP assets in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Collaborate with BCIP colleagues in other regions to handle the brand protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal brands, for matters such as counterfeit takedowns, impersonation claims, infringements and customs seizures
• Handle domain name acquisitions and UDRP’s for client businesses
• Work with the rest of the department to support the overall intellectual property protection efforts of the company

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years for Counsel/8+ years for Senior Counsel of experience in the trademark or intellectual property field
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel in California

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to lead and influence across a matrixed organization
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Solid project management and organizational capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the entertainment industry strongly preferred

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: Counsel: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) / Senior Counsel: $165,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.