VP/Sr. Counsel, Employment Contracts

Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.Job Description

The VP/Sr. Counsel of Executive & Talent Contracts and Employment Law will serve as a key member of NBCU’s corporate legal team and advise Senior Management and HR Partners across the Enterprise on all employment related legal and executive and talent contract matters. This role offers the unique opportunity to build the employment contract function of a newly formed media company.

Job Duties

Manage and oversee the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts and related agreements on behalf of the company for executives across all business units and for on- and off-air talent providing services in Entertainement, News and Sports content

Interpret and advise Human Resources and business leaders on employment contract provisions and represent company in disputes involving contract employees

Lead efforts to analyze and improve negotiation and drafting practices and processes

Educate and advise managers and HR professionals in negotiation strategies and practices

Strategize and build out a contract process using legal technology to ensure consistency and equity in application of contract provisions and approach

Engage in and support cross-functional initiatives across Labor & Employment practice groups

Advise senior management, Human Resources and other NBCUniversal lawyers with respect to all employment law issues, including business restructuring, employment policy development and application, performance management, accommodations and leaves of absence, worker classification, workforce management, discrimination and harassment claims, wage-and-hour and workplace safety

Oversee, conduct and provide counsel on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints, ensuring claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly and appropriately

Represent the Company, working with other Company and outside counsel as appropriate, with respect to mediation and litigation of employment claims and the employment-related aspects of acquisitions and dispositions of businesses

Draft settlement and separation agreements; draft mediation briefs, position statements and responses

Create and deliver management and employee training programsQualifications

Requirements

JD and active member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel

Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing executive compensation and contract law, legal affairs, and/or employment law both in-house and at a law firm

Demonstrated experience with negotiation and drafting of contracts (employment contract experience preferred)

Experience with the entertainment industry and talent agencies

Experience with contract management systems

Developed business insight, with ability to understand the company's business and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings

Strong legal knowledge and skills as well as superior critical thinking, analytical, negotiating, drafting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and collaborate with clients to address business needs

Ability to successfully influence, build relationships and communicate at all levels and across business units, in a heavily matrixed environment, as well as with agents and attorneys representing Company employees

Ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and collaborate with clients to address business needs

Self-motivated, able and willing to prioritize work and to effectively address urgent requests from high level corporate and production executives

Demonstrated initiative and ability to execute and follow-through; self-starter and accountable

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need

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. VP: $200,000 - $280,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) / Sr. Counsel: $165,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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 .

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Full-time