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NBCUniversal

Director, Business & Legal Affairs

NBCUniversal, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across 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. 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 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.

Job Description NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and over 200 territories internationally. The Director, Business & Legal Affairs will be part of a team handling all matters involving the Global TV Distribution business, including negotiating, advising on and documenting content license/distribution agreements with customers across the globe and handling distribution aspects of commissioning, co‑production and co‑financing transactions and arrangements.

Overview The Director, Business & Legal Affairs will support the Global TV Distribution business by drafting, negotiating, advising on and documenting distribution agreements, coordinating with sales, marketing, technology and administrative personnel, providing ongoing counsel, overseeing general legal and business practices, regulatory compliance and litigation matters, and directing special projects.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate contracts, primarily agreements relating to the licensing of film and television content for television and “digital”/“new media” customers worldwide in various media (including linear free/basic/pay television, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, EST and other developing media).

Advise and coordinate with sales liaison executives, marketing, technology experts and administrative personnel to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice and support.

Provide oversight of general legal and business practices and standards and oversight of certain litigation matters.

Provide oversight of regulatory and other legal compliance matters relating to content distribution.

Direct other special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Must possess a JD from top‑tier law school.

3+ years of professional experience at a major law firm or in‑house.

Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar or other U.S. state bar required.

Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

A developing strategist, able to present, develop and guide negotiations through to closure.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a range of personalities and styles and to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

A persuasive communicator.

Ability to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a close‑knit team.

Demonstrated initiative; self‑starter and accountable.

Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate.

Previous experience in licensing entertainment product is a plus.

Hybrid This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Hybrid employees are 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: $140,000-$170,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible)

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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.

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