Job Description

Role Purpose

The Associate Counsel/Counsel, Ad Tech & Partnerships will report to the VP, Ad Tech & Partnerships and help support the development, distribution and monetization of data-driven advertising products and services. This role primarily involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment and requires a self-starter with a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about NBCU’s ad technology stack and staying current on developments in caselaw and regulations impacting the digital advertising industry.

Job Duties

• Provide legal support to the Data Measurement & Insights (DM&I), Sourcing and Partnerships teams relating to the development of new ad technologies, products and advertising partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts with research and measurement companies, data licensors, and other ad tech vendors, as well as partnerships with social media, streaming, gaming and other ad-supported digital platforms.
• Lead team initiatives such as, improving the contract intake and tracking process, updating contract templates, coordinating information for compliance reviews, and drafting summaries and playbooks.
• Partner with the Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used, and secured in accordance with privacy laws and company requirements.
• Work collaboratively with business executives and lawyers, both within and outside of the business unit, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
• Stay updated and counsel clients on the latest developments in the legal and regulatory framework impacting digital advertising, including data privacy laws.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and member of a state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of experience for Associate Counsel and 4 years for Counsel at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience drafting and negotiating master service agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, licenses, amendments, SOWs, renewals, and other technology agreements, as well as data privacy and security terms.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience contract drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently and escalate matters appropriately to senior members of the team
• Organized, detail oriented and able to multitask and re-prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively, communicate clearly and collaborate with clients to address evolving business needs
• Familiarity with U.S. data privacy laws
• Passion for technology and proven ability to adapt, learn new skills, and develop new expertise as business needs evolve

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 ranges: Associate Counsel salary range $100-130k (bonus eligible) Counsel salary range $110-140k (bonus and LTI 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.

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.