Sr. Counsel, Litigation

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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.

Job Description
Role Purpose:
The Sr. Counsel, Litigation will be a member of NBCUniversal's in-house Litigation Group, representing the company's broad portfolio of television, film, and theme park businesses. The individual will be responsible for handling disputes, advising internal business clients, and litigating cases as counsel-of-record (both independently and under supervision of other in-house litigators) and/or in collaboration with outside counsel. The Sr. Counsel, Litigation will work on a wide range of matters, including general commercial disputes, consumer class actions, media litigation (including defamation claims and journalist privilege issues), employment litigation, intellectual property claims (both affirmative and defensive), insured matters, third-party subpoenas and other matters.

Responsibilities:
• Analyzing claims and formulating litigation and early case resolution strategy
• Conducting fact investigations and legal research
• Drafting legal papers, including pleadings, briefs, declarations, discovery demands and responses
• Handling or assisting with court proceedings (including federal and state court appearances), arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
• Advising business clients and senior management on strength of claims and defenses, dispute avoidance and resolution
• Responding to third-party subpoenas
• Managing and working collaboratively with outside counsel, as needed
• Managing and supervising e-discovery
• Reporting and responding to SVP, Litigation and working closely with other senior in-house litigators and lawyers in other practice groups on a broad variety of litigation and risk issues
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
• JD Degree and New York Bar Admission (or willingness to pursue New York admission immediately upon hiring)
• 7+ years of experience in litigation
• Solid research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and oral presentation skills

Desired Characteristics:
• Exceptional academic record; journal experience a plus
• Experience at a nationally recognized law firm or major media company
• Experience in media, entertainment 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
• Excellent communication, organization, and negotiating skills
Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.
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. Salary range: $165,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b97v7-216-73-216-18-42 in your application.