Counsel, Rights at NBC Universal

Company Name	NBC Universal - Staff
Location	Universal City
State	CA
Job Title	Counsel, Rights
Job Description	Job Number:     1127226  Date Posted:     26 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Legal Affairs  Business:     NBC Universal - Staff  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Universal City, California, 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 NBC Universal Law Department is seeking an attorney specializing in entertainment and/or intellectual property law to join its Rights Unit. This unit is responsible for analyzing and managing information concerning the company’s rights in its entertainment content. The Rights Unit serves a variety of NBCU divisions, including its production studios, distribution divisions, and its digital media group. Essential Responsibilities     * Analyzing contracts and other legal documents to provide advice on distribution rights.     * Dealing with cutting-edge issues regarding new media exploitation.     * Remake and sequel rights, stage rights, etc.     * Working with the company’s Information Technology department to expand, upgrade, populate and manage a centralized rights database and related applications. Qualifications/Requirements     * JD Degree     * Minimum of four years experience as an attorney or the equivalent.     * Computer proficiency and experience using computer databases.     * Writing sample demonstrating ability to analyze and present complex issues in a clear manner. 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     * Extensive experience drafting or analyzing entertainment contracts     * Good business judgment     * Strong interpersonal skills.     * Outstanding academic credentials     * Current admission to California bar.     * Excellent written communication skills     * Outstanding academic credentials (high class ranking at top-twenty law school).     * Several years of litigation practice, experience in intellectual property law, and experience drafting or analyzing entertainment contracts; excellent written communication skills.     * Strong interpersonal skills.
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