Legal Counsel (FTC)

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.
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E)
At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we don't just create products-we create a universe that fans can hold in their hands, wear, play, read, and experience every day. From Jurassic World's roaring adventures to the playful charm of Minions and the timeless wonder of Back to the Future, we transform stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe.
UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start-up. Our mission is bold: to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations. We bring both Universal-owned and third-party worlds to life across expansive theme park destinations, e-commerce platforms, live entertainment venues, and global retail partnerships-fueling fandom everywhere it lives. Whether it's iconic toys, fashion collaborations, books, collectibles, lifestyle products, or cutting-edge video games, we work with world-class licensees and creators to make our universe tangible.
Here, creativity meets technology, and strategy meets storytelling. We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish-inside the parks and far beyond them. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you'll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture-shaping ideas. Your work will inspire fans, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on entertainment history.
We believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine. That's how we strive to be an employer of choice for talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators who share our passion for world-class storytelling. If you're ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that resonate worldwide-your next adventure starts here.
Join us and help create moments that matter.
Job Description
This role is a 12-Month Maternity Cover FTC
Universal Products & Experiences is seeking a talented, highly collaborative and experienced in-house commercial lawyer to partner with our Consumer Products business across EMEA and APAC. As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team, you will provide legal support and advice to category and creative teams across our European offices and work collaboratively with other lawyers based in London, Los Angeles and Sydney. The role will also focus on drafting and negotiating contracts related to consumer product licensing agreements, retail/marketing campaigns, design/asset creation and other services arrangements.
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and engage with cross-functional teams, including category management, product development, creative, and finance stakeholders. Your role will involve identifying and resolving business and legal issues, offer guidance to mitigate risks and deliver ongoing counsel and legal support.
• Draft, manage and negotiate a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of toys, apparel, books and other consumer goods.
• Serve as a pivotal link between business stakeholders and internal corporate teams, including tax, compliance, IP/trademark, privacy, and litigation.
• Offer insightful guidance to internal stakeholders on unique business propositions and underlying rights; undertaking legal research and advising on issues/risks as required.
• Respond to the dynamic needs of the business by creating ad-hoc contracts and legal documents to meet evolving business requirements.
• Manage legal communication with external partners to ensure swift resolution of any outstanding issues.
• Involvement with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalising settlement agreements.
• Assist in reviewing and updating legal templates and agreements as required.
• Embrace additional duties and projects as the need arises.

Qualifications
Essential Skills and Experience

• UK-qualified solicitor (Minimum of 3 years' PQE working in-house or at a law firm but candidates below 3 years' PQE may be considered depending on relevant licensing skills and experience)
• Proven commercial/transactional legal experience; ideally within a global entertainment studio or other media & entertainment company handling inbound and/or outbound licensing matters.
• Strong drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, coupled with a proactive and self-driven approach.
• Adept at providing practical, accurate and timely legal advice.
• Collegial, dependable and responsive team-player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid understanding of intellectual property, contract and commercial law.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities across various departments, countries and time-zones.
• Sharp commercial acumen with effective problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with legal software and tools (DocuSign, DMS, Salesforce etc.)
• Adaptable and capable of excelling in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This role will generally be contributing from the office a minimum of four (4) days per week (Mon-Thurs).

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide 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 are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].