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Job Summary:

At *** , we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, direct-to-consumer streaming services, products, parks and experiences, and our television shows and networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Distribution Legal group negotiates and provides legal counsel for the distribution of *** 's world-class feature films, television content, and online direct-to-consumer offerings. We represent *** 's expansive portfolio of brands from the *** *** (including *** , *** , Marvel, *** , Twentieth Century *** , and Searchlight), television entertainment, sports, and news (including *** Entertainment, *** , *** , *** Channel/ *** Junior/ *** XD, FX Networks, National Geographic Channel, and Freeform), and our innovative direct-to-consumer offerings (including *** +, *** +, STAR+, and *** Live). The role is for the legal team supporting *** Platform Distribution, which is part of the *** Entertainment division.

This team is the legal hub for *** content distribution on a global scale, including theatrical distribution, television network distribution, over-the-top distribution of direct-to-consumer offerings via video streaming platforms, physical home video, electronic home video ("EHV"), transactional video-on-demand ("TVOD"), subscription video-on-demand ("SVOD"), ad-supported video-on-demand ("AVOD"), and linear television. The group also advises business executives on distribution technology matters, related legal and policy matters, and handles content protection.

Summary

The Distribution Legal group is seeking an inquisitive Attorney to work in a fast-paced environment on innovative, high-profile, industry-leading content distribution matters for *** Platform Distribution, including Internet and television distribution of *** 's portfolio of motion picture and television titles on a linear (free, basic, pay), SVOD, FVOD, FAST, and direct to consumer basis. We're looking for a bright, energetic, self-motivated, and reliable person who can work closely with other senior attorneys, and with other internal groups, and will exercise the highest level of ethics and discretion.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and close distribution agreements with third party distribution licensees in the U.S. and Canada across a wide variety of traditional and new platforms and business models, including broadcast syndication, basic cable, pay television, and digital OTT platforms such as SVOD, FAST, and ad supported FVOD.
• Negotiate and close agreements for the acquisition of motion picture and television content to support the strategic distribution activities of *** Platform Distribution on a global basis.
• Ad *** and counsel to business and legal personnel regarding distribution issues and analysis of contractual provisions. Where necessary, interface with and seek ad *** from other legal teams within TWDC, including intellectual property, litigation, tax, anti-trust, etc.
• Ongoing oversight of legacy agreements, including legal issues related to distribution relationships, e.g., MFN compliance.
• Work independently and manage negotiations with minimal supervision while ensuring Company's policies, procedures, intellectual property rights, and other key concepts are properly addressed.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a solution-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Self-motivated, with outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts and issues effectively with colleagues, counterparts, and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer some prior exposure to c opyright law, intellectual property licenses, acquisitions, and internet and mobile platforms.
• Prefer experience drafting and negotiating distribution agreements for motion picture and television titles, including on both traditional broadcast/cable and digital OTT platforms, or other studio experience.

Education

• JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Admission to California State Bar in good standing or, willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $169,500.00 to $219,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** (Corporate):

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. , which is part of a business we call *** (Corporate) .
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Company Description

Join our *** Universal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at *** U Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Purpose

We are the Global Immigration team, with colleagues across London, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and we manage full lifecycle immigration requirements for *** Universal worldwide. The stakeholders we serve have dynamic needs, and our team works hard to ensure best practices are in place to deliver excellent results.

You will be a critical team member providing strategic US immigration ad *** to our businesses, sport events, and TV & film productions.

Job Duties

• Draft, review, and file NIV and IV applications with USCIS, DOL, and consulates
• Analyze employee and candidate profiles to provide comprehensive assessments that advise stakeholders on visa options, sponsorship lifecycle requirements, and projected costs & timelines
• Review immigration and civil documentation for potential issues and risks to advise stakeholders on applicable remedies and proposed resolutions
• Instruct outside counsel as appropriate and engage in high touch case management with visa dependent population
• Maintain careful records to generate regular reporting
• Provide immigration compliance ad *** on I-9 employment eligibility verification processes and requirements
• Build partnerships with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to enhance employee immigration support
• Work closely with Sr. Counsel on policy development, process enhancements, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the California State Bar
• 2+years of business immigration experience at a law firm. Experience drafting NIV and IV cases required

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to explain complex legal principles simply
• Experience advising diverse business clients
• Appetite for change and experience with change management
• Proactive approach and capacity to act with initiative

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the 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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

ABOUT *** :

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The *** Marketing Legal team is seeking a talented and passionate lawyer to join our team of counsel and contract managers to provide legal support across *** 's Marketing, Publicity, Communications and Marketing partnerships teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Marketing legal team as well as cross functional legal and business teams, including Advertising, Consumer Products, Intellectual Property, Business and Legal Affairs, Labor, Privacy, Employment and Product Legal, to perform the following functions: manage/update templates, draft and negotiate marketing and marketing production-related agreements including MSAs/SOWs, PSAs, participant releases, talent/i *** uencer agreements, event/venue agreements, licensing and promotion agreements; prepare promotion terms and conditions including official rules for sweepstakes/contests; advise on marketing campaigns and activations including risk assessment and clearances; conduct rights analysis for licensor, talent and third party rights and approvals; provide ad *** on compliance with laws and regulatory matters; and prepare memos and guidance documents and conduct trainings to help increase legal acumen across teams.

This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney to join our Marketing Legal team while learning, growing, and developing specialized industry knowledge and skills along the way.

This role is based in Los Angeles, CA and reports into the Head of Marketing Legal UCAN. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, demonstrate great initiative, and be excited and inspired by the *** culture.

**** WE'RE LOO**** FOR:

• 2+ years of relevant experience as a lawyer, ideally including experience working in marketing/advertising. Entertainment experience is also a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably within tight timeframes in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to exercise sound judgment in the absence of perfect information
• Ability to take initiative to identify and solve problems in a business-friendly and solutions-oriented manner
• Ability to think strategically, commercially and practically
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strategic interest and outlook
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Flexibility to work across various projects and teams

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $350,000

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. *** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating primarily below-the-lineagreements with exposure to above-the-line talent agreements.
• Acquisition and development agreements and all other below-the-line legal documents over the course of production, including but not limited to physical production-related agreements, such as location, lease and vendor agreements.
• Ability to interpret contracts in an accurate and efficient manner and provide timely and thoughtful legal ad *** on potential risks and issues.
• Conduct independent chain-of-title research.
• Responsible for handling unsolicited submissions of material for the motion picture group.
• Formulate and revise department drafting templates.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• 1+years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or entertainment law firm.
• Member of the California Bar or Registered with the California Bar as in-house counsel.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the 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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $100,000-130,000(bonus eligible)

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

*** Inc.is recruiting for a Senior Counsel/Assistant General Counsel to join our Tysons, Virginia based legal team.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters at The Boro in Tysons, VA with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Company's *** President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary, the person filling this position will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, technology solutions (traditional software licensing, SaaS services, hardware procurement, professional services engagements for IT development, etc.), content licensing and distribution, advertising and sponsorship, NDAs, and real estate leases. The position also will be responsible for assistance with a variety of compliance matters (including SEC, FCC, corporate governance and privacy) and may be called upon to support M&A activity as needed.

This position will work closely with other members of the legal team and will support both our corporate functional areas (procurement, IT, broadcast operations, finance, etc.) and corporate and local leadership across the organization. The position is perfect for a collaborative attorney who has had substantive exposure to a broad range of transactional and corporate matters. Prior in-house experience is a plus, but not required.

Requirements:

• JD and admitted to practice in Virginia, or eligible to be admitted in Virginia as corporate counsel.
• At least five years of relevant experience practicing in a law firm or as in-house counsel, with specific experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including: software and technology, advertising/sponsorship transactions, content licensing, and services agreements.
• Successful candidate will bring a variety of corporate, M&A, or similar transactional experience in addition to exposure to a wide range of corporate and compliance issues.
• Knowledge and experience in privacy and data security is considered a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time, with understanding of how to prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept at working effectively with individuals at all levels and across all areas of the organization.
• Creative, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, resourceful, and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to tackle projects large and small across the organization.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, negotiating skills, and strong legal drafting abilities.

This position is also eligible for the Company's bonus plan(s). #LI-MS1

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

Privacy Notice for California Residents

*** has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented communications professional to join its marketing communications team in New York City to shape, articulate and promote the corporation's story as a diversified information and data leader. As Marketing Communications Associate Director, you will play a lead role in identifying unique approaches to marketing and engagement, crafting strategic corporate communications programs that resonate across *** 's channels and helping manage a team of talented communicators. You'll work closely with *** 's business units and executives to create and edit informative, engaging content about *** 's business success, culture and impact for colleagues and the wider world.

The Associate Director will possess a strong track record of producing and implementing successful integrated corporate communications, marketing campaigns and initiatives that build brands, engage audiences and drive results. Responsibilities include management of *** 's website, intranet, newsletters, executive communications, press releases and business updates. This position reports to the director of marketing communications and will be in-office at *** Tower three days a week.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide oversight of content that amplifies *** values, goals and initiatives including newsletters (e.g., the *** link newsletter , internal colleague CONNEX newsletter, etc.), press releases and more. Topics include achievements across the company, new endeavors, acquisitions, group successes, colleague spotlights, ESG topics and more.
2. Develop, execute and measure the effectiveness of end-to-end corporate communications programs, bringing fresh ideas.
3. In partnership with *** Technology Services, manage the strategy and direction of key technology products (e.g., *** .com, My *** intranet, My *** app).
4. Oversee timely management of inbound communication requests from across the corporation, proofing and editing other's work and maintaining quality control of messaging against style guidelines
5. Develop strategies for speaking engagements, *** relations, awards and other opportunities where the corporate message/narrative can best be delivered and optimized, producing communications plans and measuring success.
6. Ideate and execute innovative strategies informed by tactics that grow readership and engagement including researching new technologies and auditing peers' approaches.
7. Develop strong stakeholder relationships and provide counsel and guidance in a direct and thoughtful manner.
8. Work with the Director and VP of Corporate Marcomms with operational tasks including coordinating team professional development, codifying processes and procedures, managing analytics reports, updating lists, onboarding new platforms, personnel tasks, etc.

Competencies

1. Demonstrated success in executing multi-platform marketing and/or communications campaigns in a relevant industry
2. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or relevant equivalent
3. Ability to manage shifting priorities while staying organized and keeping the team motivated
4. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
5. Adaptability with technology products and platforms
6. Knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and major social *** platforms; Knowledge of Sailthru, LifeRay and Airtable a plus
7. 6-8 years of experience in communications/marketing/public relations (agency or in-house)
8. Strong editor and storyteller who understands audiences, brand voice and AP style
9. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions with executive presence and high emotional intelligence
10. Proactive and able to work independently to meet deadlines and deliver high-caliber work

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $85,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs and more.

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $85,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs and more.

About Us

*** is a leading global, diversified *** , information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as *** , HISTORY, Lifetime and *** ; global financial services leader Fitch Group; *** Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-ser *** solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as ****-TV in Boston and ****-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and ****A; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about *** , visit *** .com.

*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.