DreamWorks Animation · 6 hours ago
Associate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Peacock and Global Streaming
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NEW YORK
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal support for software and technology licenses, and business and product counseling for the Global Streaming businesses, including Peacock.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Independently draft, review, negotiate and interpret a range of contracts and other legal documents, including software and technology licenses and professional services agreements for use in support of the Peacock service and other Global Streaming and Media Group properties including, for example, the NBC and Bravo apps and websites
Negotiate and counsel clients regarding emerging issues in technology transactions, including Generative AI
Work closely with product owners to advise on business and legal matters posed by developments to the Global Streaming and Media Group properties and applicable laws
Conduct special projects such as terms of service review and training of client teams
Coordinate with Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used and secured in accordance with the law and company policy
Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions
Maintain an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to digital media
Identify and implement improvements to forms and processes
Partner with NBCUniversal business executives, as well as colleagues in the Law Department, to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs
Other matters as needed at the direction of the division’s Vice President and Senior Vice President
Qualification
Required
Member of New York bar or other U.S. state bar
JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
2+ years of relevant legal experience
Experience in digital / new media, including a thorough understanding of and demonstrated proficiency with technology agreements
Outstanding analytical, communication and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Comfortable making legal decisions and advising on business risks
Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple, wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change
Proactively identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively
Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytic fashion
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business and creative executives, build consensus across business units, think creatively, and collaborate with other executives to address business needs
Willingness to work nights and on weekends, if needed
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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