Counsel, Ad Tech & Partnerships

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Role Purpose 

The Counsel, Ad Tech & Partnerships will report to the VP, Ad Tech & Partnerships and help support the development, distribution and monetization of data-driven advertising products and services.  This role primarily involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and counseling on complex and novel legal issues in a fast-paced environment and requires a self-starter with a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about NBCU’s ad technology stack and staying current on developments in caselaw and regulations impacting the digital advertising industry.   

Here you can: 

• Provide legal support across the Ad Sales division, including Identity and Data Collaboration, Data Measurement & Insights (DM&I), Sourcing, Sales Enablement, Programmatic, Strategy, Commerce, and Partnerships, on the development of new ad technologies, products, partnerships, and other Ad Sales initiatives. 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts with research and measurement companies, data licensors, programmatic partners, and other ad tech vendors and platforms, as well as partnerships with social media, streaming, gaming and other ad-supported digital platforms. 

• Partner with the Privacy and Information Security teams to advise on data privacy considerations in advertising deals and initiatives, and ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used, and secured in accordance with privacy laws and company requirements. 

• Lead team initiatives, such as scaling and optimizing use of AI in the team’s workflows, improving the contract intake and tracking process, updating contract templates, supporting corporate transactions, and coordinating information for compliance reviews.  

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders teams across legal and business functions, and propose practical, responsive solutions. 

• Stay updated and counsel clients on the latest developments in the legal and regulatory framework impacting digital advertising, including data privacy and technology-related laws.

Here you'll need:

• JD from an accredited law school and member of a state bar in good standing 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department  

• Experience drafting and negotiating master service agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, licenses, amendments, SOWs, renewals, and other technology agreements, as well as data privacy and security terms.  

What we'll look for:

• Solid contract drafting and negotiating skills 

• Ability to work independently and escalate matters appropriately to senior members of the team 

• Organized, detail oriented and able to multitask and re-prioritize work to meet deadlines  

• Demonstrated ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively, problem-solve pragmatically, communicate clearly and collaborate with clients to address evolving business needs 

• Familiarity with U.S. data privacy laws 

• Familiarity with the digital advertising ecosystem 

• Passion for technology and proven ability to adapt, learn new skills, and develop new expertise as business needs evolve 

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $150,000 - $185,000 (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.

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].