Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property

Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property Full-time Business Segment: NBCU Corporate Compensation: USD 165000 - USD 200000 - yearly Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. 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, Intellectual Property will serve as the primary point of contact for all IP matters for an innovative new initiative at NBCUniversal. This role requires a strong background advising on complex technology-related IP matters and transactions, fluency across a broad range of IP issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, business, and other NBCUniversal teams to support the rapid development and growth of the business. Here you can: Serve as the primary legal advisor for IP matters for the business Draft, negotiate, and advise on IP and technology transactions, including agreements related to game engines, creator tools, online services, game development studios, third-party marketplace assets, joint-development arrangements, and generative AI content production tools Partner with the business Lead Counsel, providing guidance on IP provisions and issues in commercial transactions Advise on open-source software policies in coordination with NBCUniversal IP subject-matter experts Implement and oversee trade secret protection practices relating to source code, proprietary tools, and technical documentation Develop guidelines related to the creation and use of generative AI content, including best practices and tracking processes Conduct IP and technology diligence for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships Develop IP-related guidelines for content moderation and user-generated content policies, addressing copyright, trademark, rights of publicity, DMCA, and IP ownership frameworks Draft, negotiate, and advise on inbound licensing of third-party IP, including characters, music, brands, and other products Identify, assess, and coordinate with NBCUniversal IP subject-matter experts on broader IP matters, including trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, content clearance, and IP enforcement Qualifications Basic Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another U.S. State Bar and eligible to register as in-house counsel in California Approximately 7+ years of IP and technology transactions experience, including substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transactions relating to video games, interactive entertainment,