Job Description

Role Summary:

The NBCUniversal Music Business & Legal Affairs department oversees music matters across the NBCUniversal portfolio, including TV, Filmed Entertainment and Parks & Resorts. Although this position will be primarily dedicated to NBCUniversal’s TV & Streaming (including NBC News, NBCUOTS, Sports & Olympics, Late Night & Specials) division, this role may also assist other clients across the business, as needed. The Contract Specialist– Music Business & Legal Affairs role will specifically support the SVP, Music Business & Legal Affairs, other attorneys and professional staff in the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of a senior attorney, negotiate, draft, review and interpret an extensive range of agreements, including, but not limited to, composer, recording talent and producer agreements, soundtrack distribution agreements, and license agreements
• Assist with research, creating deal summaries and maintaining and otherwise administering day-to-day contractual and operational matters, including data entry, preparation of letters and memoranda to internal and external clients, presentations to senior-level management, etc.
• Provide general risk assessment, advice and support to the business
• Generally support the other attorneys and professionals in the department; including special projects and overflow tasks

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in a professional role requiring strong analytic and organizational skills and careful attention to detail, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree; OR (2) a Juris Doctorate Degree
• Superior communication, interpersonal, drafting, analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter, high level of motivation, ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Outlook Calendar, Contacts
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to client concerns, questions and issues
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work with a large team with varying skill sets and needs
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise proper judgment to assess priorities
• Resourceful, proactive, assertive, detail-oriented and energetic
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and multiple assignments
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints
• Proven ability to make effective decisions and solve problems
• Positive attitude; team player
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn every aspect of our business and become a highly valued asset

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the 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

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.