Representative, Contracts - Universal Creative - UK Project

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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our team members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did. 

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Contracts Administrators and other Legal team members with contract drafts, reviews and all areas of contracting process. Processes contracts and related documents to ensure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the Contracts Policies and Procedures and all applicable Universal Creative Systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)

• As directed by Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager, reviews and drafts scopes of work and related contract documents and compiles and routes contract documents for internal and external approvals and execution. Assists Contracts Administrator and Manager with preparing appropriate contract forms, including all addenda items, and assists with negotiation of Terms & Conditions in a form consistent with Universal Creative policies and procedures - 40%

• Verifies insurance coverage and other compliance matters. Prepares contracts documents with the assistance of Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager. Assists Supervisor with preparing and monitoring of notices to Employer/Client - 20%

• Prepares and issues contract documents. Issues contract status reports. Maintains contract files, document control, and retention of files, and provides client training with assistance from Sr. Contracts Administrator - 20%

• Assists Legal, sourcing, and project teams with pre-qualification of bidders and securing of confidentiality agreements. Confirms vendor framework and other agreement status. May assist Supervisor, Sourcing, and project teams with Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Tender, bidder review and selection of successful bidder - 15%

• Prepares and issues close out documentation with the assistance of the Sr. Contracts Administrator - 5%

• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.    

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

• Contract experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Excellent contract writing skills required.  Writing sample required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measurements, volume and distance.         

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardised situations.

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 [email protected].