Associate Legal Counsel

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a commercially minded solicitor for a permanent full-time Associate Legal Counsel role. This could be an exciting development opportunity for the right candidate, gaining exposure to the exciting world of film production, financing and acquisition.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role is broad in nature and requires a reliable and pro-active team member. Experience in commercial environments, with a natural aptitude for the interactivity between the creative, commercial, production and corporate worlds would be advantageous. Responsibilities will include assisting with the Business and Legal Affairs work across a wide variety of matters and projects on a day-to-day basis, including:
• assisting in structuring, negotiating and drafting film and television commissioning, financing and co-production agreements;
• negotiating and drafting film and television development and production agreements with on- and off- screen talent and crew;
• assisting in structuring, negotiating and drafting content acquisition agreements in relation to finished films/documentaries, and titles going into production;
• advising on rights issues and rights distribution agreements;
• advising on all aspects of film and television developments and productions including providing copyright, IP and compliance advice;
• liaising internally at NBCUniversal with cross disciplinary teams and externally with other studios, distributors, platforms, talent, creative and production personnel; and
• working collaboratively across the team to share and improve knowledge, through know-how research/presentations, the development of templates etc.
ABOUT YOU
The role requires someone who:
• is passionate about working on the creation and distribution of exciting content and seeking to learn as much as possible about all aspects of the media industry;
• has a positive can do attitude;
• has good drafting skills and attention to detail;
• is adept at multi-tasking, often switching between tasks on a day-to-day basis;
• is self-motivated and seeks personal development through working with, learning from and observing experienced media lawyers;
• is consistently reliable and works to build trust with their manager and business stakeholders;
• is commercially minded and solutions-orientated and genuinely enjoys solving commercial problems; and
• is able to operate in a supportive team environment, instinctively feeding into the improvement of the team’s systems, templates and processes where applicable.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
• Qualified to practice law in the UK preferred (other jurisdictions considered) with 0 -2 post qualification experience (this is a guide and candidates with more experience are welcome to apply)
• Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial / IP contracts
• Strong understanding of contract, commercial and copyright law
• 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.
About the Company
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. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Company Overview
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, 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 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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  initiatives, coupled with our  Corporate Social Responsibility  work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Universal Pictures Content Group is a leading, entrepreneurial and agile studio that collaborates with the best talent to create a broad entertainment portfolio for audiences worldwide. An independent mini-studio within the infrastructure of NBCUniversal. With offices around the world and central headquarters in London, the Content Group discovers, acquires and produces a diverse range of quality content across a multitude of genres (stand-up comedy, TV drama/sitcoms, anime, music, sports, documentary, family entertainment, events & special interest) for global distribution. It’s multiplatform sales & distribution footprint includes theatrical, physical, digital (SVOD & Transactional) and TV (Free & Pay). The business uniquely focuses on managing talents, partnerships, brands and titles across all rights and across their full lifecycle. It is a business rooted in Artists and repertoire (A&R) culture, driven by relationships, innovation and ambitious growth plans.
At Universal Pictures Content Group we are aligned to our shared vision and focused on creating new opportunities to grow, improve and evolve our business. We work together as one team and support each other to achieve our best work. Our Values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our teams:
Our Relationships Matter, We Like Ideas, United We Succeed