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