At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team advising on exciting marketing campaigns and negotiating key agreements.
- Company: NBCUniversal, a leading media and entertainment powerhouse with global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and access to in-house training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant international legal community.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative environment shaping the future of entertainment across multiple regions.
- Qualifications: Law degree and 0-4 years' experience; strong drafting and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Location: London, UK
Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs, London
As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include Universal TV, Sci-Fi, 13th Street, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks.
Overview: A permanent full-time position for a junior/mid-level lawyer in a friendly, collaborative team covering a varied workload. As well as being part of the dynamic International Networks & DTC business in EMEA (covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa), you will be part of an international legal community with access to a wide range of in-house training and development opportunities, events and knowledge-sharing resources.
Responsibilities:
- Advising the Marketing and Creative teams on marketing campaigns, promotions and productions, and drafting agreements to engage creative agencies and competition terms and conditions.
- Negotiating and drafting of agreements for the distribution of NBCU‘s portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
- Negotiating and drafting of content acquisition, advertising and sponsorship agreements.
- Advising the Technical Operations team and assisting with drafting technical services agreements and statements of work.
- Supporting a senior lawyer in advising the IMD business representing third-party foreign language channels for distribution into the US.
- Advising the business on compliance matters, as well as keeping up to date with key legislative and regulatory developments in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including on copyright, AI and advertising.
- Working closely with NBCU’s specialist IP, Litigation, Privacy and Employment lawyers where needed.
Qualifications:
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Qualified to practise law in the UK preferred (other jurisdictions considered) with 0-4 years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent.
- Commercial, IP or transactional corporate experience, either in private practice or in-house, is desirable, but candidates who can demonstrate solid negotiation/drafting experience and an ability to pick up new areas of law quickly will also be considered favourably.
- Able to demonstrate an interest in the media industry and legal issues related to it.
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.
Legal Counsel employer: NBCUniversal Intl.
At NBCUniversal London, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. As a Global Media Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work alongside diverse teams in a dynamic environment, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our London location not only offers a rich cultural experience but also provides access to a network of industry leaders, making it an exceptional place to advance your legal career.
