Legal Counsel

NBC Universal
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & Compliance0Skills: ["Teamwork","Attention to detail","Prioritization","Problem-solving","Communication"]

Support NBCUniversal’s International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer legal team in EMEA by advising internal client teams across Commercial, Programming, Ad Sales, Marketing, Creative, Technical Operations, and International Media Distribution. You’ll draft and negotiate distribution, content acquisition, advertising, sponsorship, and technical services agreements, advise on compliance and legislative developments (including copyright, AI and advertising), and coordinate with specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy, and Employment counsel.

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NBC Universal
NBC Universal
20 hours ago

Legal Counsel

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Job Summary

Support NBCUniversal’s International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer legal team in EMEA by advising internal client teams across Commercial, Programming, Ad Sales, Marketing, Creative, Technical Operations, and International Media Distribution. You’ll draft and negotiate distribution, content acquisition, advertising, sponsorship, and technical services agreements, advise on compliance and legislative developments (including copyright, AI and advertising), and coordinate with specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy, and Employment counsel.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Advise Marketing and Creative on marketing campaigns, promotions, productions, and drafting agreements for creative agencies and competition terms.
  • •Negotiate and draft distribution agreements for the portfolio of entertainment and news channels and direct-to-consumer offerings across EMEA and Asia Pacific.
  • •Negotiate and draft content acquisition, advertising, and sponsorship agreements.
  • •Advise Technical Operations and help draft technical services agreements and statements of work.
  • •Advise on compliance matters and track legislative and regulatory developments (including copyright, AI, and advertising), coordinating with specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy, and Employment lawyers as needed.

Key Requirements

  • •Eligible to work in the UK.
  • •Qualified to practise law in the UK (other jurisdictions considered) with 0-4 years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent.
  • •Commercial, IP, or transactional corporate experience (private practice or in-house) is desirable.
  • •Strong drafting and communication skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • •Interest in the media industry and legal issues related to it.
Experience:0MediaEntertainment
Skills:TeamworkAttention to detailPrioritizationProblem-solvingCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AI

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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