Paralegal - Contract Drafting - NBCUniversal

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.

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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

This position is on the Business & Legal Affairs team responsible for providing business and legal support for UP&E. UP&E handles the licensing of NBCUniversal film and television properties for merchandising, publishing, video games, digital and interactive uses, and commercial tie-ins/promotions. This role will primarily focus on assisting group attorneys with respect to consumer products, including drafting legal documents, research on intellectual property rights, and other duties, as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities include:

• Draft, edit, and review a high volume of license agreements, and related documents, associated with the licensing and marketing of intellectual property content for consumer products.
• Draft demand letters, cease and desists, and various marketing agreements.
• Liaise with internal clients to verify and ensure that the negotiated terms are accurately reflected within agreements.
• Work directly with internal business units and attorneys to help identify proposed solutions for license-related issues.
• Conducting legal research on various issues related to entertainment law, such as intellectual property.
• Interact with various internal clients and external licensees, including attorneys and business affairs executives.
• Organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Provide additional support to the group as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience of contract drafting in professional environment.
• 3+ years paralegal experience at a major law firm, or comparable studio, or corporate experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

 Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with a wide range of personalities/styles.
• Self-starter with a very strong work ethic and a high-level of motivation.
• Ability to organize and to juggle a large volume of work efficiently and effectively, and meet multiple deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Can exercise proper judgment to assess priorities and needs and adapt accordingly as priorities and needs change.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility with a proactive can-do approach.
• Entertainment, media/technology, intellectual property, or other relevant subject matter expertise strongly preferred.

Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus but not required. 

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office in Universal City, CA a minimum of three days per week.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.