Director, Legal & Business Affairs - International

POSITION SUMMARY

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

The Director of Legal and Business Affairs – International is responsible for managing legal aspects of UK and international commercial matters, such as drafting and negotiating complex commercial and real estate agreements, corporate transactions, and providing advice and guidance for operations and management. The Director of Legal and Business Affairs is also responsible for overseeing compliance with planning and development approvals and agreements with UK Government and third parties. This position includes managing outside counsel and consultants.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex UK and international commercial and real estate transactions, including planning, and real estate development matters and drafting, interpretation and negotiation of complex contracts and agreements, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, and acquisition, development, incentive, management, third party service, licensing, and other legal agreements.
• % of Time: 30%
• Provide oversight, management and tracking of compliance, including with respect to planning approvals, development permits and licenses, UK Government incentive and grant agreements, and contractual commitments.
• % of Time: 25%
• Advise regarding corporate transactions, including entity formation, joint ventures, commercial lending, and board and shareholder matters for domestic and international entities.
• % of Time: 20%
• Strategic planning for proposed transactions, management of special projects, and provide general advice and counsel on legal issues to Senior Management.
• % of Time: 15%
• Review and interpret applicable law, statutes, regulations, and pending legislation and any best practices applicable to UDX operations. Drafting of policies and procedures and development and presentation of training materials.
• % of Time: 10%
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to effectively partner with Senior Management team in completing deals, advising on real estate and planning matters and resolving issues. Strong business ethics.
• Strong transactional drafting skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and exercise sound business judgment, while maintaining professional attitude.
• Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends to accommodate major transactions and multiple time zones, and adapt to a variety of cultures.
• Excellent communication, negotiating, drafting and analytic skills; must be able to work with numerous and varied clients including Senior Management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong business acumen with good judgment.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB), or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years PQE experience in commercial and real estate transactions, negotiating, drafting and interpreting complex contracts; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with planning and real estate development.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• May supervise team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Qualified solicitor, England and Wales
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Internet and web-based training tools
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

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.