Company DescriptionWe 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.
About Us: *** Universal Global Distribution is responsible for the sales and distribution of *** products to all forms of television and new *** platforms in over 200 territories across the globe, its revenue portfolio exceeding $7Bn per year. This includes a rich library of more than 4,400 feature films and 120,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.
Job DescriptionThe Director/Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs will be part of a team handling all matters involving the Global Distribution business (including negotiating, advising on and documenting content license/distribution agreements with customers across the globe and handling distribution aspects of commissioning, co-production and co-financing transactions and arrangements).
Key Responsibilities: - Draft and negotiate contracts, including primarily agreements relating to the licensing of film and television content for television and "digital"/"new *** " customers worldwide in various *** (including linear free/basic/pay television, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, EST and other developing *** ).
- Advise and coordinate with sales liaison executives, marketing, technology experts and administrative personnel to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation) and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support.
- Provide oversight of general legal and business practices and standards and oversight of certain litigation matters.
- Provide oversight of regulatory and other legal compliance matters relating to content distribution.
- Direct other special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or *** Universal.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications- Must possess a JD from top-tier law school.
- Minimum 3+years of professional experience at a major law firm or in-house.
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar or other U.S. state bar required.
Eligibility Requirements- Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida or Universal City, California.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong strategist able to present, develop and guide negotiations through to closure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a range of personalities and styles and to establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- A persuasive communicator with a vision.
- Ability to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
- Demonstrated initiative; self-starter and accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate.
- Fluent in Spanish (both verbal and written) preferred.
- Previous experience in licensing entertainment product is a plus.
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: $140,000-$170,000 for Director/ $165,000-$200,000 for Sr. Director; both bonus and long-term incentive 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.
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