Director/Sr. Director, Business & Legal Affairs
NBCUniversal, New York, NY, United States
About Us
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal content to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada, and over 200 territories internationally. Our portfolio includes more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes. Overview
The Senior Director or Director, Business & Legal Affairs will lead all business and legal matters for the Global Distribution team, including negotiating, advising, and documenting content license/distribution agreements, and handling distribution aspects of co‑production and co‑financing transactions. Key Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor to sales executives and other business leaders on complex licensing transactions worldwide, advising on deal structure and business impacts. Lead drafting and negotiation of content licensing agreements for television and digital
ew media customers across linear, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, VOD, and other media. Collaborate with sales, marketing, technology, and administrative teams to identify and resolve business and legal issues, including contract interpretation. Oversee general legal and business practices and standards, including litigation matters. Ensure regulatory and legal compliance for content distribution. Direct special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 7+ years of experience for the Senior Director (or 3+ years for the Director) with corporate/transactional work at a major law firm and ideally in‑house experience in a similar role. Member of the New York bar or another U.S. state bar. Desired Characteristics
Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strategic thinker able to guide negotiations to closure. Effective interpersonal skills for interacting across all organizational levels. Persuasive communicator with vision. Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations. Independent and collaborative team player. Initiative, self‑starter, accountable and flexible to increasing responsibility. Experience in licensing entertainment products is a plus. Additional Information
Salary range: $140,000–$170,000 for Director; $165,000–$200,000 for Senior Director, with bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility. This position has a hybrid schedule, requiring presence in the New York office at least four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts and perks. For more information, visit the Benefits page on the Careers website. As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview at one of our locations. NBCUniversal provides 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 have a disability or are a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal content to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada, and over 200 territories internationally. Our portfolio includes more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes. Overview
The Senior Director or Director, Business & Legal Affairs will lead all business and legal matters for the Global Distribution team, including negotiating, advising, and documenting content license/distribution agreements, and handling distribution aspects of co‑production and co‑financing transactions. Key Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor to sales executives and other business leaders on complex licensing transactions worldwide, advising on deal structure and business impacts. Lead drafting and negotiation of content licensing agreements for television and digital
ew media customers across linear, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, VOD, and other media. Collaborate with sales, marketing, technology, and administrative teams to identify and resolve business and legal issues, including contract interpretation. Oversee general legal and business practices and standards, including litigation matters. Ensure regulatory and legal compliance for content distribution. Direct special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 7+ years of experience for the Senior Director (or 3+ years for the Director) with corporate/transactional work at a major law firm and ideally in‑house experience in a similar role. Member of the New York bar or another U.S. state bar. Desired Characteristics
Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strategic thinker able to guide negotiations to closure. Effective interpersonal skills for interacting across all organizational levels. Persuasive communicator with vision. Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations. Independent and collaborative team player. Initiative, self‑starter, accountable and flexible to increasing responsibility. Experience in licensing entertainment products is a plus. Additional Information
Salary range: $140,000–$170,000 for Director; $165,000–$200,000 for Senior Director, with bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility. This position has a hybrid schedule, requiring presence in the New York office at least four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts and perks. For more information, visit the Benefits page on the Careers website. As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview at one of our locations. NBCUniversal provides 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 have a disability or are a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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