Contracts Specialist, Business & Legal Affairs

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.

Role Purpose:

NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to support its TV and film marketing teams (with attorney oversight as necessary). The ideal candidate will have experience supporting entertainment marketing and an experienced team engaged in the creation of innovative marketing content and campaigns. 

Job Duties:

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate clearance agreements, location agreements, vendor agreements, equipment rental agreements, non-disclosure agreements, venue agreements, SOWs, promotions documents for contests/sweepstakes, and other contracts
• Provide timely and thoughtful advice on potential risks and issues
• Research and evaluate production issues
• Process and upload contracts and correspondence into group files and databases
• Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity
• Coordinate with team on additional projects and priorities

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 2-3+ years of experience, or a Juris Doctor Degree

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, such as Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with all levels of company personnel and with outside parties
• Capability to process and analyze complex information, and utilize problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work late and on weekends on short notice, if necessary
• Experience drafting production agreements and/or handling production-related legal issues
• Sound business judgment and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, including appropriately prioritizing among them
• Paralegal or comparable experience
• Basic understanding of legal terms and conditions relevant to the entertainment industry
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, corporate business environment
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus, including skill in reviewing contracts involving Spanish-speaking parties, the ability to understand and interpret complex legal language in Spanish contracts, and conduct professional communications in Spanish.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $62,000 - $75,000.

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].