Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

The NBCUniversal News legal team supports NBC News MSNBC CNBC E! News NBCU Local and Telemundo Network. The editorial lawyers work closely with journalists and editorial leadership to provide timely practical and strategic advice in support of our journalism and growing news business.

Based in Miami Telemundo produces and distributes premium Spanish-language news content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Its flagship nightly news program is Noticias Telemundo. Telemundo Stations Group consists of 30 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country.

The Counsel or Sr. Counsel will serve as a news content and media lawyer to the News Group. The role is primarily dedicated to supporting the newsrooms of Telemundo Network and the Telemundo Station Group on Spanish-language content with additional counseling for NBC News MSNBC and CNBC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise editorial leadership and journalists working across platforms including linear television streaming digital social and audio in support of daily news programming commentary investigative reports documentaries entertainment and lifestyle true crime financial journalism and unscripted programming
• Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review
• Advise on newsgathering and access issues
• Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters
• Advise on and respond to pre- and post-publication threats and challenges
• Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information
• Craft and deliver legal training for the newsroom
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to among other topics sponsored editorial content e-commerce and elections
• Implement and counsel on News Group policies that protect our integrity accuracy and independence
• Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech
• Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversals Legal Department including on news-related litigation
• Contribute to an inclusive collaborative and creative team culture

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements:

• Spanish-language fluency
• Law degree required
• Member in good standing of a State Bar or registered as in-house counsel
• 5 years for Counsel or 7 years for Sr. Counsel of legal experience including experience advising news clients on media law and publication issues

Desired Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of media law and ethics
• Ability to: counsel journalists in a fast-paced environment; partner with journalists to deliver compelling diverse and visually engaging stories; and give clear succinct and practical legal advice that enables broadcast and publication
• Passion for news and press freedom
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Solid writing analytical and problem-solving skills

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite most commonly an employees residence.

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: $140000 - $170000 for Counsel / $165000 - $200000 for Sr. Counsel (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).