NBCUniversal
Job Description
The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will be responsible for handling disputes, advising internal business clients, litigating cases as counsel-of-record (both independently and under supervision of other in-house litigators) and/or in collaboration with outside counsel. The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will work on a wide range of matters, including general commercial disputes, media litigation (including defamation claims and journalist privilege issues), employment litigation, privacy claims, consumer protection claims, intellectual property claims (both affirmative and defensive), insured matters, internal investigations, regulatory inquires, regulatory advice, third-party subpoenas and other matters. The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will also be responsible for advising business units on various regulatory requirements including anti-trust, FTC and FCC. This role offers the unique opportunity to build the litigation and regulatory operations of a newly formed media company. This is a Versant role.
Job Duties
Analyze claims and formulate litigation for early case resolution strategy
Conduct fact investigations in connection with litigation and compliance matters
Manage **** and collaborate with outside counsel
Draft and edit legal papers, including pleadings, briefs, declarations, discovery demands and responses
Advise business clients and senior management on strength of claims and defenses, dispute avoidance and resolution
Respond to third-party subpoenas
Leading responses to regulatory inquires, investigation and enforcement actions
Handling or assisting with court proceedings (including federal and state court appearances), arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
Manage and supervise e-discovery
Advise on regulatory issues including anti-trust, FTC and FCC and monitor rulemaking and other proceedings at federal agencies
Advise on emerging media policy areas, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic activity and content moderation issues
Coordinate with Versant’s Government Affairs on policy and regulatory issues
Qualifications:
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. Qualifications Qualifications Basic Requirements JD degree and New York or California Bar Admission
At least 5 years of litigation experience, including in-house experience, service in a top tier law firm and/or relevant government position
Outstanding interpersonal, writing and analytic skills
Strong communication and oral presentation skills
Desired Characteristics Experience at a major media/digital company
Experience in news, entertainment, sports, privacy, e-commerce and/or intellectual property litigation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work effectively under pressure; managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines
Superior sound judgment and professionalism to resolve legal issues quickly
Proactively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to acquiring new areas of expertise as regulatory environment and business needs change
Additional Requirements Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA Additional Information Hybrid
: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Additional Information 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
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Conduct fact investigations in connection with litigation and compliance matters
Manage **** and collaborate with outside counsel
Draft and edit legal papers, including pleadings, briefs, declarations, discovery demands and responses
Advise business clients and senior management on strength of claims and defenses, dispute avoidance and resolution
Respond to third-party subpoenas
Leading responses to regulatory inquires, investigation and enforcement actions
Handling or assisting with court proceedings (including federal and state court appearances), arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
Manage and supervise e-discovery
Advise on regulatory issues including anti-trust, FTC and FCC and monitor rulemaking and other proceedings at federal agencies
Advise on emerging media policy areas, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic activity and content moderation issues
Coordinate with Versant’s Government Affairs on policy and regulatory issues
Qualifications:
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. Qualifications Qualifications Basic Requirements JD degree and New York or California Bar Admission
At least 5 years of litigation experience, including in-house experience, service in a top tier law firm and/or relevant government position
Outstanding interpersonal, writing and analytic skills
Strong communication and oral presentation skills
Desired Characteristics Experience at a major media/digital company
Experience in news, entertainment, sports, privacy, e-commerce and/or intellectual property litigation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work effectively under pressure; managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines
Superior sound judgment and professionalism to resolve legal issues quickly
Proactively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to acquiring new areas of expertise as regulatory environment and business needs change
Additional Requirements Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA Additional Information Hybrid
: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Additional Information 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
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