Counsel, Litigation

5 Hours ago • 5 Years + • $140,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will be responsible for handling disputes, advising internal business clients, and litigating cases independently or with supervision. The role involves working on a variety of matters including commercial disputes, media litigation, employment litigation, privacy claims, consumer protection, intellectual property, and internal investigations. This position also requires advising business units on regulatory requirements such as anti-trust, FTC, and FCC, and will play a key role in establishing the litigation and regulatory operations for a newly formed media company. The responsibilities include analyzing claims, conducting investigations, managing outside counsel, drafting legal documents, responding to subpoenas, and advising on emerging media policy areas like artificial intelligence.
Must have:
  • JD degree and New York or California Bar Admission
  • Minimum 5 years of litigation experience
  • Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and analytic skills
  • Strong communication and oral presentation skills
Good to have:
  • Experience at a major media/digital company
  • Experience in news, entertainment, sports, privacy, e-commerce, or IP litigation
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Sound judgment and professionalism
  • Proactive handling of multiple priorities
  • Flexibility to acquire new expertise
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

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 Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will be responsible for handling disputes, advising internal business clients, litigating cases as counsel-of-record (both independently and under supervision of other in-house litigators) and/or in collaboration with outside counsel.  The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will work on a wide range of matters, including general commercial disputes, media litigation (including defamation claims and journalist privilege issues), employment litigation, privacy claims, consumer protection claims, intellectual property claims (both affirmative and defensive), insured matters, internal investigations, regulatory inquires, regulatory advice, third-party subpoenas and other matters. The Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory will also be responsible for advising business units on various regulatory requirements including anti-trust, FTC and FCC.  This role offers the unique opportunity to build the litigation and regulatory operations of a newly formed media company. This is a Versant role.

Job Duties 

  • Analyze claims and formulate litigation for early case resolution strategy 
  • Conduct fact investigations in connection with litigation and compliance matters 
  • Manage and collaborate with outside counsel 
  • Draft and edit legal papers, including pleadings, briefs, declarations, discovery demands and responses 
  • Advise business clients and senior management on strength of claims and defenses, dispute avoidance and resolution 
  • Respond to third-party subpoenas 
  • Leading responses to regulatory inquires, investigation and enforcement actions 
  • Handling or assisting with court proceedings (including federal and state court appearances), arbitrations, mediations, and depositions 
  • Manage and supervise e-discovery 
  • Advise on regulatory issues including anti-trust, FTC and FCC and monitor rulemaking and other proceedings at federal agencies
  • Advise on emerging media policy areas, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic activity and content moderation issues
  • Coordinate with Versant’s Government Affairs on policy and regulatory issues

Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic Requirements 

  • JD degree and New York or California Bar Admission  
  • At least 5 years of litigation experience, including in-house experience, service in a top tier law firm and/or relevant government position
  • Outstanding interpersonal, writing and analytic skills 
  • Strong communication and oral presentation skills 

Desired Characteristics 

  • Experience at a major media/digital company 
  • Experience in news, entertainment, sports, privacy, e-commerce and/or intellectual property litigation 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure; managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines 
  • Superior sound judgment and professionalism to resolve legal issues quickly  
  • Proactively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
  • Flexible to acquiring new areas of expertise as regulatory environment and business needs change 

Additional Requirements 

  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Additional Information

  • 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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

  • Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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.

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