Associate Counsel

Job Description

The Associate Counsel/Counsel, Intellectual Property position within the Copyright & Trademark team will provide strategic legal guidance and oversight on IP issues arising from content production, brand development, and global expansion initiatives. This role will have a particular focus on supporting the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. They will play a pivotal role advising business and legal divisions and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect and enhance NBCUniversal’s IP assets worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and collaborate with members of the creative, business, and legal divisions as well as cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name, and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches, high-profile productions, and the exercise of rights in cutting-edge, technologically sophisticated use cases
• Responsible for clearance of trademarks, titles, character names, and other nomenclature and assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions
• Assist with prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally
• Analyze development, production, and distribution agreements, and efficiently navigate multiple electronic databases, to provide advice regarding copyright and production rights on current and library properties
• Conduct due diligence and advise on IP-related contractual terms for a variety of transactions, including licenses, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Collaborate with IP colleagues across regions to support the brand protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal brands worldwide
• Work closely with the greater IP department to advance and strengthen the company’s intellectual property strategy

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience for Associate Counsel/4+ years for Counsel in the trademark or intellectual property field, either at a law firm or comparable corporate setting
• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another U.S. State Bar eligible to register as in-house counsel in California

Desired Characteristics:

• Outstanding academic credentials
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative, with a keen intellectual curiosity, aptitude for identifying and analyzing complex legal issues, and strong track record of successful project management and execution
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships with multiple business units and their representatives and communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and oral context
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle a large workload and meet deadlines under pressure, multitask, juggle many projects covering diverse subject matter, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound, practical business judgment; able to manage multiple wide-ranging matters and changing priorities, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change
• Excellent technological literacy with the ability to quickly master new applications and work with unique, proprietary electronic databases
• Experience in the entertainment industry preferred

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA 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: Associate Counsel: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible) / Counsel: $140,000 - $170,000 (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. 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].

Compensation: 100000 to 170000 (USD) (YEARLY)