NBCUniversal
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Associate Counsel / Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs

Pay
$110,000 – $185,000 per year
Location
New York, NY · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
Master's degree
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Member of the New York Bar
  • JD or LLM from an accredited law school
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Practical business-oriented legal advice
  • Analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Also useful

  • Experience with AI and emerging technology transactions
  • Experience with privacy and information security considerations
  • Experience in media and entertainment industry
  • Experience in corporate in-house legal practice

About the role

Role Purpose: This position will provide legal support for a broad range of commercial transactions spanning the full spectrum of corporate functions and cross-business-unit initiatives of a global media and entertainment company. This attorney will independently draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on related matters.

The role will involve supporting strategic procurement initiatives and transactions with a variety of vendors and innovative companies that provide cutting-edge solutions using emerging technologies, including AI.

The position offers an opportunity to take ownership of diverse commercial matters, collaborate with business stakeholders and attorneys across NBCUniversal, and help shape the organization's approach to commercial contracting through the development of company policies, template agreements and legal processes.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support for enterprise-wide corporate functions, such as NBCUniversal's Finance, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities and Corporate Social Responsibility teams.

Independently draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of agreements, including SAAS licenses, professional service, research, equipment purchase and other commercial agreements supporting business units across NBCUniversal. Negotiate and counsel clients regarding emerging issues in technology transactions, including AI.

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders, identifying potential risks and developing creative, effective solutions that support business objectives. Partner with executives and colleagues across NBCUniversal including cross-functional subject matter experts such as the Privacy and Information Security teams.

Help develop and implement organization-wide best practices and processes, including creation and maintenance of contract templates, corporate policies and other resources to promote efficient and consistent approaches to commercial transactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic

Pay and benefits

Member of the New York Bar. JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school. 1 to 3 years of experience for Associate Counsel and 4+ years for Counsel of relevant practicing attorney legal experience. Interested candidates must submit a resume to be considered. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Desired Characteristics Outstanding analytical, drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Comfort explaining complex legal concepts and providing practical legal advice to business team members at all levels. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a diverse range of subject matters and clients.

Interest in evolving legal and commercial issues across a global media and entertainment company. Collaborative approach to partnering with business stakeholders and legal colleagues. Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: Associate Counsel: $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible) - Counsel: $150,000 - $185,000 (bonus and LTI eligible)

About the Company

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences.

We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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.

Read the original posting

From NBCUniversal's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Associate Counsel / Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs posting at NBCUniversal states compensation of $110,000 – $185,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on NBCUniversal's official career site.

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