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 an Associate Counsel within NBCUniversal's Latin America business, you will support the business on a wide-range of legal matters relating to the distribution of NBCUniversal channels and services across Latin America.

Responsibilities

* Negotiate, draft, and interpret legal documents relating to the distribution of NBCUniversal channels and services across Latin America (e.g., distribution agreements and promotion authorizations designed to acquire and retain subscribers).
* Partner with the Distribution Team to support the development of best practices in line with NBCUniversal's content rights.
* Support the development of processes and templates designed to ensure the long-term efficiency of the legal function.
* Work with the Content Protection Team to combat piracy in the region; including the drafting of cease and desist letters, collaboration with allies, and lobbying applicable governments to gain support.
* Analyze industry and regulatory developments in Mexico with the goal of identifying and managing possible impacts to the business.
* Communicate effectively to internal clients to ensure efficient management of open matters, including organizing and leading meetings as necessary.
* Collaborate as needed with subject-matter experts; including outside counsel as well as NBCUniversal's Corporate legal teams, including the Compliance, Tax, Corporate Secretary, Privacy, Cyber Security, and Litigation Teams.
* Inspire collaboration across the legal function by developing and maintaining relationships with relevant counterparts across the globe.
* Train and counsel the business on applicable policies and best practices, including approval processes, key contractual issues, and risk management.
* Provide support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need.
Basic Qualifications:
* Degree from accredited law school, demonstrated academic achievement, and current bar membership in Mexico in good standing
* A minimum of 2 years of media business and legal affairs experience at a law firm and/or media company
* Working knowledge of relevant Mexican media and telecommunication laws
* Language: Fluent in English & Spanish, Portuguese is a plus

Eligibility Requirements:
* Must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
* Must be willing to work in Mexico City, Mexico.
* 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 be 18 years or older.
* Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Qualifications:

Desired Characteristics:
* Strong analytic, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
* Takes ownership of matters, including by taking a solutions oriented approach and thinking ahead
* Effectively copes with a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, including proper prioritization of matters
* Ability to quickly pivot as business needs and priorities evolve
* Experience in media services distribution agreements as well as consumer protection matters in Latin America is preferred
* Works as a team player, continuously collaborating within the legal function and with business partners
* Takes the initiative to find opportunities to add value
* Works independently and to a high professional standard

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