Contracts Specialist, Nbcu News Group [Remote]

<p> Company Description<br /> <br /> NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.<br /> <br /> Visit for more information.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Job Description<br /> <br /> About NBCUniversal News Group and News Group Legal:<br /> <br /> NBCUniversal News Group includes NBC News, Telemundo Network, and NBC and Telemundo Local Stations. Across digital and television platforms, the News Group reaches more Americans than any other news organization.<br /> • With bureaus around the world and across the United States, NBC News reaches audiences through broadcast television, digital, streaming, and audio platforms. Its leading, award-winning news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press. NBC News NOW is a leading free, ad-supported news streaming channel, and NBC News has several direct-to-consumer businesses, including ShopTODAY.<br /> • With 42 NBC and Telemundo television stations in local markets across the country, NBCU Local reaches nearly 50% of U.S. households. Its local stations produce news programming, watched by an estimated 17 million monthly viewers, and popular lifestyle shows in their markets.<br /> • Telemundo Network produces and distributes Spanish-language news, sports, and entertainment content to audiences around the world, reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. Its award-winning news programs include Hoy Día, Noticias Telemundo, and Al Rojo Vivo.<br /> <br /> The News Group Legal team provides editorial, transactional, and production legal support to all News Group businesses and newsrooms. The team is primarily based at Rockefeller Center in New York City, with attorneys also located in Miami and Washington, D.C.<br /> <br /> Role Overview:<br /> <br /> NBCUniversal News Group is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Contracts Specialist to join the Commercial Transactions News Legal team. This non-attorney role will provide legal operations, contracts, and administrative support to in-house commercial transactions attorneys across a broad range of commercial agreements. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a high volume of contract requests, exercising sound judgment, and communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties in a fast-paced environment.<br /> <br /> Key Responsibilities:<br /> • Support Commercial Transactions News Legal attorneys with day-to-day legal operations and administrative tasks across the full contract lifecycle<br /> • Draft, review, revise, and manage commercial agreements and related documents, including vendor, technology, e-commerce, events, licensing, services, statements of work, work orders, amendments, and renewals, independently using approved templates and playbooks or in collaboration with attorneys<br /> • Prepare contract summaries, redlines, signature packets, and related correspondence for attorney review<br /> • Coordinate the team's matter intake process, triage contract requests, and help attorneys prioritize matters to support timely and efficient service to the business<br /> • Maintain the contract lifecycle management system and related records, ensuring accurate tracking of key dates, deadlines, renewals, obligations, and status updates<br /> • Use contract management technology and awareness of legal operations developments (including use of AI) to identify practical, business-oriented solutions to deal-related issues<br /> • Maintain and update standard contract templates and develop improvements to processes<br /> • Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented team culture<br /> <br /> Qualifications<br /> <br /> Basic Requirements:<br /> • 3+ years of relevant experience in contracts management, legal operations, paralegal support, or a comparable role in an in-house legal department, law firm, or professional services environment<br /> • Experience in media, entertainment, technology, or other content-driven industries is a plus<br /> • Demonstrated experience supporting the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including familiarity with common commercial contract terms and workflows<br /> • Experience using contract lifecycle management tools, document management systems, or comparable legal operations platforms<br /> • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and comfort learning and using legal technology tools<br /> • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate, with strong academic achievement<br /> <br /> Desired Characteristics:<br /> • Solid analytical skills and sound judgment, including the ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and propose practical solutions<br /> • Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and collaborate effectively as part of a team<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000<br /> <br /> Additional Information<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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. 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