Associate Counsel

As an Associate Counsel within NBCUniversal’s Latin America business, you will support the business on a wide-range of legal matters relating to the distribution of NBCUniversal channels and services across Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and interpret legal documents relating to the distribution of NBCUniversal channels and services across Latin America (e.g., distribution agreements and promotion authorizations designed to acquire and retain subscribers).
• Partner with the Distribution Team to support the development of best practices in line with NBCUniversal’s content rights.
• Support the development of processes and templates designed to ensure the long-term efficiency of the legal function.
• Work with the Content Protection Team to combat piracy in the region; including the drafting of cease and desist letters, collaboration with allies, and lobbying applicable governments to gain support.
• Analyze industry and regulatory developments in Mexico with the goal of identifying and managing possible impacts to the business.
• Communicate effectively to internal clients to ensure efficient management of open matters, including organizing and leading meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate as needed with subject-matter experts; including outside counsel as well as NBCUniversal’s Corporate legal teams, including the Compliance, Tax, Corporate Secretary, Privacy, Cyber Security, and Litigation Teams.
• Inspire collaboration across the legal function by developing and maintaining relationships with relevant counterparts across the globe.
• Train and counsel the business on applicable policies and best practices, including approval processes, key contractual issues, and risk management.
• Provide support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree from accredited law school, demonstrated academic achievement, and current bar membership in Mexico in good standing
• A minimum of 2 years of media business and legal affairs experience at a law firm and/or media company
• Working knowledge of relevant Mexican media and telecommunication laws
• Language: Fluent in English & Spanish, Portuguese is a plus

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Mexico City, Mexico.
• Must be willing to work late evenings, and occasional holidays or weekends per business need.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.