Counsel, Legal Affairs

Company Name	NBC Universal - West Coast Entertainment
Location	New York
State	NY
Job Title	Counsel, Legal Affairs
Job Description	Job Number:     1159867  Date Posted:     23 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Legal Affairs  Business:     NBC Universal - West Coast Entertainment  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     New York, New York, United States About Us NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Role Summary/Purpose The Counsel, Legal Affairs, will draft and negotiate contracts for NBC Universal’s cable television entertainment studio and networks, including license agreements, production services and co-production agreements, talent agreements, development agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, digital rights agreements, and similar documents. Essential Responsibilities     * Draft, review, negotiate and interpret contracts and other documentation.     * Create and update contract forms.     * Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions.     * Partner with NBCU business executives to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs.     * Work with the Legal Affairs team on major projects with long-term business implications.     * Other matters at the direction of the SVP and/or VPs, Legal. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:     * Outstanding academic credentials (excellent academic record at top tier law school).     * Member of New York bar.     * A minimum of 3 years of entertainment, intellectual property, corporate, litigation, and/or other relevant subject matter expertise.     * Must submit transcript and writing sample.Eligibility Requirements:     * Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered (note job#: 1159867)     * Willingness to work nights and on weekends if needed     * Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation     * Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics     * Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills.     * Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change.     * Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to proactively identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
Firm type	In House
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