Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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 NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, 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. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

As a key member of the Labor & Employment Legal team, this role will lead all legal labor strategy and process, providing strategic advice and counsel regarding labor strategy and represent the Company in collective bargaining agreement negotiations.  Other responsibilities include handling labor arbitrations, National Labor Relations Board matters and other related labor related litigation for the Company, as well as training and employee relation initiatives. In addition, this role will also support the overall employment legal group and advise on general employment matters.  This role offers the unique opportunity to build the labor and employment function of a newly formed media company.  

Job Duties

Provide legal advice and representation on labor matters advising on collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and labor relations  Represent Company in collective bargaining agreement negotiations Interpret collective bargaining agreements, respond to union inquires, grievances and disputes Partner with HR and Labor Relations on various matters involving represented employees Act as legal counsel in union grievances, labor arbitrations, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board Provide production support for scripted and unscripted programming Assist with the development of labor strategy and policies Advise management, Human Resources and other SpinCo lawyers with respect to all employment and labor law issues, including: business restructures, employment policy development and application, worker classification, reasonable accommodations, workforce management, discrimination and harassment claims, wage-and-hour and workplace safety, including as it relates to the union workforce. Manage and support outside counsel in collective bargaining agreements and employment matters Design, plan and facilitate employee training Advise and train business leaders and develop bespoke training content Oversee, conduct and provide counsel on investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints, ensuring that claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly and appropriately to assess legal and business risk Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues with capacity to present to stakeholders regarding the same Monitor federal, state and local legal developments and advise on compliance  Represent Spinco, including working with other Spinco lawyers and outside counsel as appropriate, in mediations and litigation of employment claims  Advise on the employment-related aspects of acquisitions, dissolution and dispositions of businesses  Draft settlement and separation agreements, mediation briefs, and EEOC and/or local agency position statements and responses Create and deliver management and employee training programs 

Qualifications

Requirements 

Law degree Member in good standing of the State Bar of NY, or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel Minimum of 10 years labor and employment law experience in-house and at a top tier law firm Minimum of 5 years of experience with entertainment industry labor unions or labor relations of similar complexityDeep experience in entertainment industry labor relations and as chief spokesperson in union contract negotiationsLabor relations experience, including grievance processing, handling labor arbitrations, and matters before the National Labor Relations Board Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills Collaborative, team-oriented approach Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively Collaborative, team-oriented approach Ability to liaise multi-function teams from diverse business units Ability to build consensus, think creatively, and proactively identify Company needs with regard to labor relations mattersAbility to build relationships across a large organization 

Additional Requirements 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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: $200,000 - $280,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

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.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.