Counsel/Senior Counsel

Summary

Join NBCUniversal News legal team as Counsel or Sr. Counsel, based in Miami, supporting Telemundo Network and Station Group's Spanish-language news content, with additional support for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC. This role involves advising editorial leadership and journalists across various platforms on legal matters related to daily news programming, investigations, and more. Responsibilities include pre-broadcast/publication review, addressing legal challenges, crafting legal training, and implementing News Group policies. The ideal candidate possesses Spanish-language fluency, a law degree, and significant experience advising news clients on media law. This fully remote position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Spanish-language fluency
• Law degree required
• Member in good standing of a State Bar or registered as in-house counsel
• 5+ years for Counsel, or 7+ years for Sr. Counsel, of legal experience, including experience advising news clients on media law and publication issues

Responsibilities

• Advise editorial leadership and journalists working across platforms including linear television, streaming, digital, social and audio, in support of daily news programming, commentary, investigative reports, documentaries, entertainment and lifestyle, true crime, financial journalism, and unscripted programming
• Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review
• Advise on newsgathering and access issues
• Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters
• Advise on, and respond to, pre- and post-publication threats and challenges
• Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information
• Craft and deliver legal training for the newsroom
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to, among other topics, sponsored editorial content, e-commerce, and elections
• Implement and counsel on News Group policies that protect our integrity, accuracy and independence
• Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech
• Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal’s Legal Department, including on news-related litigation
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and creative team culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of media law and ethics
• Ability to: counsel journalists in a fast-paced environment; partner with journalists to deliver compelling, diverse and visually engaging stories; and give clear, succinct, and practical legal advice that enables broadcast and publication
• Passion for news and press freedom
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Solid writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence
• 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
• Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 for Counsel / $165,000 - $200,000 for Sr. Counsel (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)