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Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal 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.

Job Description

Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Counsel, Global Legal Operations & Innovation, the Director will primarily support the effective administration of the corporate legal budget, as well as manage key relationships with vendors whose products support the global legal function. In addition, the Director will assist with a wide variety of Legal Operations projects, including support of Legal’s professional development endeavors, that help maintain the efficient and effective delivery of legal services across NBCUniversal.

Job Duties

Handle day-to-day preparation, monitoring, and management of the corporate legal budgetManage planning and administration for annual budget cycles, as well as ad hoc needs throughout the yearInterface with NBCU’s General Counsel and Senior Legal Team regarding budget issuesWork closely with Finance and HR partners on budget forecasts, plans, entries, updates, and accruals as neededOwn vendor relationships for applications within the Legal Operations portfolioSolve issues related to broad portfolio of legal applications that support the legal functionSupport Legal’s professional development activities in partnership with HRAssist with process improvements and other special projects as needed across the Legal Operations portfolio

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience7+ years of experience working in a corporate environmentExperienced with at least one financial management application, preferably including SAPExperienced in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Desired Characteristics

Superior understanding of budgeting and general financial planning & management within a large organization, preferably within a legal departmentDemonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and resolve issuesHigh level of professionalism, including ability to handle extremely sensitive/confidential information with appropriate careExcellent written, communication, and presentation skills, including ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholdersOrganizational, project management and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize workExcellent interpersonal skills, including a professional presence, experience as a team player, and ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with other individuals across the companyAttention to detail and willingness to take initiative; self-starter who is organized and able to work without close supervisionFlexibility to adapt to changing prioritiesExperience in entertainment/media or legal field preferred

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 NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 (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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.