NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking an Associate Counsel to review, analyze, draft, and negotiate legal agreements, primarily related to below-the-line contracts in the motion picture and television sectors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, drafting, and negotiating primarily below-the-line agreements with exposure to above-the-line talent agreements
• Acquisition and development agreements and all other below-the-line legal documents over the course of production, including but not limited to physical production-related agreements, such as location, lease and vendor agreements
• Ability to interpret contracts in an accurate and efficient manner and provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues
• Conduct independent chain-of-title research
• Responsible for handling unsolicited submissions of material for the motion picture group
• Formulate and revise department drafting templates

Skills

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• 1+ years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or entertainment law firm
• Member of the California Bar or registered with the California Bar as in-house counsel
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with a range of personalities and styles and be able to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Have a problem-solving approach
• Be self-motivated and have a very strong work ethic
• Superior organizational skills and ability to handle and track a high-volume workload
• Excellent communication skills, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are all essential in this fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks

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