Role Purpose: NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to work within the legal department of Universal Television Entertainment, as part of a team focused on development- and production-related agreements and adjacent issues. Reporting to the Director, Production Contracts, this role will draft and negotiate certain above-the-line talent agreements (with attorney supervision) and handle related issues in connection with world-class broadcast, streaming and cable television programs.
Responsibilities:
- Under attorney supervision, draft and negotiate certain kinds of above-the-line talent agreements in connection with the development and production of television programs. These may include certificates of authorship/engagement/results & proceeds and upset price agreements, as well as other above-the-line talent agreements (depending on experience level).
- Provide timely and thoughtful advice to studio executives and production personnel regarding the status of contract negotiations, as well as other deal-related issues.
- Process and upload contracts and correspondence into departmental files and databases, and handle related administrative responsibilities.
- Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity.
- Assist team in creating and updating contract forms, as well as internal training and resource materials.
- Must maintain confidentiality of projects, legal and business information at all times.