Contracts Specialist

Role Purpose: NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to work within the legal department of Universal Television Entertainment, as part of a team focused on development- and production-related agreements and adjacent issues. Reporting to the Director, Production Contracts, this role will draft and negotiate certain above-the-line talent agreements (with attorney supervision) and handle related issues in connection with world-class broadcast, streaming and cable television programs. Responsibilities: Under attorney supervision, draft and negotiate certain kinds of above-the-line talent agreements in connection with the development and production of television programs. These may include certificates of authorship/engagement/results & proceeds and upset price agreements, as well as other above-the-line talent agreements (depending on experience level). Provide timely and thoughtful advice to studio executives and production personnel regarding the status of contract negotiations, as well as other deal-related issues. Process and upload contracts and correspondence into departmental files and databases, and handle related administrative responsibilities. Participate in task forces to evaluate and establish new procedures to streamline workflow and enhance department productivity. Assist team in creating and updating contract forms, as well as internal training and resource materials. Must maintain confidentiality of projects, legal and business information at all times.