Associate Counsel

Job Description:

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.

Job Description:

As Associate Counsel, you will provide legal support to a diverse range of clients and teams for NBCUniversal's channels and streaming services in Latin America. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements, assessing and mitigating risk, and delivering practical legal advice across all areas of entertainment and media law. You will work closely with creative and business teams to ensure compliance and help drive the success of company projects. In this role, you'll translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders, making strong communication and presentation skills essential.
Responsibilities

* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (in both Spanish and English), including production services, talent, event production, contest terms and conditions, releases, and licensing agreements.
* Review scripts and provide clearance and risk analysis for creative teams.
* Support human resources with vendor agreements and liaise with the employment law team.
* Deliver timely, practical legal advice and creative solutions to overcome business challenges.
* Collaborate with affiliate marketing, digital growth marketing, trade marketing, public relations, on-air creative, creative solutions, original productions, and human resources teams.
* Monitor and analyze regulatory developments to identify and manage potential business impacts.
* Communicate effectively with internal clients, organize and lead meetings, and ensure efficient management of open matters.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, public relations, creative solutions, original productions, human resources), and subject-matter experts, including external counsel and NBCUniversal corporate legal teams (Compliance, Tax, Privacy, Music, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property, and Litigation).
* Promote collaboration across the global legal function and maintain relationships with counterparts worldwide.
* Train business teams on policies, approval processes, contractual issues, and risk management best practices.
* Assist in developing and maintaining templates and other legal resources.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing within the legal function and support other matters as needed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
* Law degree (Título de Abogado) from an accredited university, demonstrated academic achievement, and current admission to the Colegio Público de Abogados (or relevant provincial bar) in good standing.
* Minimum 2 years of legal practice experience (law firm or in-house); experience in media or entertainment law is a plus; and experience with contracts or legal consulting is a plus.
* Fluent in English & Spanish (written and spoken).
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
* Must be willing to travel occasionally.
* Must be willing to work in Buenos Aires on a hybrid schedule, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
* Must be willing to work late evenings, and occasional holidays or weekends per business need.
* Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in Argentina.
* Must be 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics:
* Demonstrates strong analytic, drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
* Team player, collaborative style, excellent interpersonal skills and able to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
* Possesses robust negotiation and legal research capabilities, especially across Latin American jurisdictions.
* Takes ownership and adopts a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
* Thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environment with excellent prioritization skills.
* Adapts quickly as business needs and priorities evolve.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the television and streaming industry is a plus.
* Collaborates effectively within the legal function and with business partners.
* Identifies opportunities to add value and improve processes.
* Works independently while maintaining a high professional standard.
* Good business judgment; strong business ethics.
* Ability to communicate visually (e.g., presentations, simplifying complex concepts); design skills are a plus.

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.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com