Counsel, Intellectual Property

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role will be responsible for intellectual property questions arising from the production of content or creation of brands within his or her client businesses of NBCUniversal.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall intellectual property strategy for client businesses
• Provide daily advice and counseling to clients on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP rights questions on a variety of wide-ranging matters, i.e. an on-set production issue or a content acquisition license
• Responsible for clearance, prosecution and enforcement of trademarks related to client businesses whether domestic or international
• Clearance for titles, trademarks, character names, and similar production and content related assets
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate the integration of intellectual property from mergers and acquisitions of new businesses
• Responsible for brand protection and enforcement related to client businesses
• Oversee domain name acquisitions and UDRP’s for client businesses
• Work with the rest of the department to support the overall intellectual property protection efforts of the company
• Coordinate the prosecution strategy for the department

Basic Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in the trademark or intellectual property field
• Member of the California bar or US barred attorney

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in entertainment industry preferred

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four 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 NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].