Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Associate Counsel, Intellectual Property will draft, advise on and negotiate innovation and technology transactions for Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and other business units. The role will also assist with IP elements of NBCUniversal’s M&A activities.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist with drafting and negotiation of agreements for the company’s development and deployment of emerging technologies. Key current areas of focus include advanced VFX and animation technology, VR/AR/MR, AI, web3 and metaverse-related applications
• Draft and negotiate software licenses and services agreements
• Provide IP support for acquisitions and equity investments, including assisting with structuring and negotiating IP provisions and conducting IP due diligence
• Advise business on legal issues associated with new technology prototyping, R&D and joint development activities
• Work with the team to advise business unit lawyers on IP technology elements of agreements with partners and vendors, and help to devise uniform policies for such elements as appropriate
• Other matters as needed

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the California State Bar, or of another State Bar and willing to register as in-house counsel
• Minimum of 2 years of law firm or in-house transactional experience (preferably including some experience with IP technology transactions)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong academic credentials
• Outstanding analytical, communication and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytic fashion
• Professional and polished demeanor

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alterative Resolution Program
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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