Job Description

** Role Purpose:**

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role will be responsible for intellectual property questions arising from the production of content or creation of brands within NBCUniversal businesses.

** Responsibilities:**

• Counsel and collaborate with senior creative, business and legal executives and cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches, theme park attractions and television productions
• Responsible for clearance of titles, brand names, logos, designs and other assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions
• Manage prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally
• Conduct due diligence and integration of IP assets in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Responsible for enforcement and brand protection related to client businesses, including sending cease and desist letters, handling takedowns on social media and ecommerce platforms, and dealing with scams and impersonations
• Handle domain name acquisitions and UDRP’s for client businesses
• Work with the rest of the department to support the overall intellectual property protection efforts of the company

Qualifications

** Basic Qualifications:**

• 5+ years of experience in the trademark or intellectual property field
• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel in California

** Desired Characteristics:**

• Spanish language is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in entertainment industry preferred

** Hybrid:** This position has been designated as hybrid , generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will move to a four-day in-office work schedule.

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: $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.

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.