NBCUniversal · 20 hours ago
Counsel/Senior Counsel, NBCU News Group
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
4+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel for their News Group. This role involves providing legal support to journalists and editorial teams on various media law issues, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering a collaborative team culture.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Advise editorial leadership and journalists working across platforms including linear television, streaming, digital, social and audio, in support of daily news programming, breaking news, analysis, elections, investigative reports, documentaries, lifestyle, true crime, and unscripted programming
Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review
Advise on newsgathering and access issues
Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters
Advise on, and respond to, pre- and post-publication threats and challenges
Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information
Craft and deliver legal training for the newsroom
Implement and counsel on News Group policies that protect our integrity, accuracy and independence
Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech
Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal’s Legal Department, including on news-related litigation
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and creative team culture
Qualification
Required
4+ years for Counsel/7+ years for Senior Counsel of legal experience, including experience advising news clients on media law and publication issues
Passion for news and press freedom
High level of integrity and professionalism
Exceptional writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York, or another State Bar with registration as in-house counsel in New York
Preferred
Spanish-language proficiency highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Shell
CEO
Stephen Burke
Chief executive officer
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2026-01-13
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