As one of the world's premier entertainment portfolios, *** Universal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific.Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include Universal TV, SYFY, USA, E! Entertainment Television, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, *** Internacional, *** , Bravo, and DreamWorks. *** Universal's streaming offering outside the U.S. includes Universal+,a premium streaming subscription ser *** available in Latin America offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content available all in one place. *** U's direct-to-consumer activity outside the U.S. includes Hayu, the all-reality SVOD ser *** available in 27 territories - including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific - as well as *** on Sky.
*** Universal is one of the world's leading *** and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. *** Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks,and a premium ad-supported streaming service. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Job Description
As an Associate Counsel within *** Universal's Latin America business, you will support the business on a wide range of legal matters relating to the operation and distribution of *** Universal's channels and streaming services in Brazil. You will also be tasked with supporting the development of processes and templates designed to ensure the long-term efficiency of the legal function.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, and interpret legal documents, including production deals (e.g., coproduction agreements, license agreements and talent agreements), revenue generating deals (e.g., agreements for the sale of advertising and promotion authorizations designed to acquire and retain *** Universal services' subscribers), as well as cost deals (e.g., marketing agreements).
- Analyze clearance reports related to *** Universal original productions (e.g., approval of the rights bible, analysis of legal summary, verification of contracts and approval of final cut content).
- Review advertising materials to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as provide legal support to the ad sales team.
- Provide timely legal ad *** with respect to consumer protection and privacy laws that could affect *** Universal's direct-to-consumer businesses in Brazil, as well as manage and advise the business regarding any potential claims raised by consumers.
- Provide timely legal support and ad *** to the local teams, including the marketing and original productions departments (e.g., approval of social *** content, advertising promos and on-air materials).
- Manage and advise the business regarding corporate governance matters, including strategic transactions, governing documentation, intercompany ser *** arrangements, local corporate filings, and powers of attorney.
- Provide timely legal research and assessment on relevant topics related to the *** Universal businesses in Brazil and across Latin America.
- Provide timely regulatory legal advice, focusing on creative solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Monitor regulatory bills status related to the *** industry in Congress, especially those that affect the *** Universal businesses in Brazil.
- Analyze regulatory developments and collaborate with industry groups with the goal of identifying and managing possible impacts to the business.
- Communicate effectively to internal clients to ensure efficient management of open matters, including attending meetings as necessary.
- Serve as a liaison and counsel clients on ad *** received from outside counsel as well as *** Universal's Corporate legal teams.
- Train and counsel the business on applicable policies and best practices, including approval processes, key contractual issues, and risk management.
- Assist in the development of templates and ensure that they are accurately maintained.
- Inspire collaboration across the Legal function by developing and maintaining relationships with relevant counterparts across the globe.
- Provide support on any other matters that the business or Legal function may need.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Graduated from accredited law school in Brazil, demonstrated academic achievement, and current Brazilian Bar (OAB) membership in good standing
- Active Brazilian Bar (OAB) member with license to practice law in the State of So Paulo, Brazil
- A minimum of 2 years of *** business and legal affairs experience at a law firm and/or *** company
- Language: Fluent in Portuguese & English, Spanish is a plus
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered.
- Must be willing to work in So Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Must be willing to work late evenings, and occasional holidays or weekends per business need.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in Brazil.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong analytic, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
- Takes ownership of matters, including by taking a solutions oriented approach and thinking ahead
- Effectively copes with a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, including proper prioritization of matters
- Ability to quickly pivot as business needs and priorities evolve
- Experience in original productions and legal clearances is preferred, as well as in distribution or advertising sale agreements and consumer protection matters
- Experience in ANCINE incentives is preferred
- Works as a team player, continuously collaborating within the Legal function and business partners
- Takes the initiative to find opportunities to add value
- Works independently and to a high professional standard
Additional Information
*** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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