Counsel, Intellectual Property

Role Purpose: The Counsel, Intellectual Property position within the Copyright & Trademark team will provide strategic legal guidance and oversight on IP issues arising from content production, brand development, and global expansion initiatives. This role will have a particular focus on supporting Universal Destinations & Experiences, including consumer products-related matters. They will serve as a key advisor to senior business leaders and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect and enhance NBCUniversal’s IP assets worldwide. Responsibilities: Advise and collaborate with senior creative, business, and legal executives as well as cross-functional teams on trademark, copyright, domain name, and related IP matters, including innovative products and services, global brand launches, high-profile productions, and the exercise of rights in cutting-edge, technologically sophisticated use cases Responsible for clearance of trademarks, titles, character names, and other nomenclature and assets for client businesses and strategic initiatives Communicate effectively with stakeholders on complex, multi-layered issues requiring immediate decisions Manage prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and other IP assets, both domestically and internationally Conduct due diligence and advise on IP-related contractual terms for a variety of transactions, including licenses, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures Collaborate with IP colleagues across regions to support the brand protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal brands worldwide Manage domain name acquisitions and UDRP proceedings for client businesses Work closely with the greater IP department to advance and strengthen the company’s intellectual property strategy