Job Description

The Contract Specialist provides support to the Sr. Director, Business Administration – Global Distribution Business & Legal Affairs (“Department”) and is responsible for handling television license agreements and other business administration tasks as set out below.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the drafting and negotiation of contracts, including primarily agreements relating to the licensing of film and television content for television and “digital”/“new media” customers worldwide in various media (including free, basic and pay television, SVOD, PPV/VOD, EST and other media) using in-house contract assembly system (SAFE).
• Prepare short form license agreements, deal memos, amendments and any other legal documents as deemed needed.
• Identify, research and help resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation) and provide ongoing advice and legal support to sales executives, marketing, technology experts and administrative personnel.
• Review post-execution agreements and input key deal terms into ONIT application.
• Provide support on special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide (routine) administrative support to the Department in general.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience performing similar responsibilities, preferably with experience in Business Affairs or Legal Affairs in a movie studio, production company, record label, or music publishing company.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and summarize contracts.
• Ability to work independently and diligently with little supervision and meet deadlines.
• Adept and comfortable working with a variety of online tools and databases

Desired Characteristics

• Strong academic credentials, including Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a range of personalities and styles and to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented team player, able to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Previous experience in international licensing of entertainment product is a plus.
• Past experience in working with multiple clients (internal/external) and departments.

** 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 range: $62,000-$75,000.**

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.

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