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We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. 

Responsibilities:

The Associate Counsel, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy will support the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) legal team on data privacy initiatives and compliance tracking across the DTC group’s portfolio of digital properties, including Peacock, Sky NOW/WOW, SkyShowtime, and ShowMax as well as NBCUniversal’s broadcast and cable network websites and apps. This role will report to the Vice President, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Regulatory Compliance & Privacy legal team in managing compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards related to the DTC digital portfolio, including existing properties in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Africa.

• Assist with comprehensive privacy assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and risk related to measurement and analytics requests; develop/implement risk mitigation and corrective action plans for areas of heightened risk or problematic issues; and provide guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

• Support for DTC Data Governance on privacy issues in connection with the collection, use or sharing of consumer data, including business intelligence, advanced advertising, customer experience, and related business and technology initiatives.

• Assist attorneys with tracking applicable data privacy, consumer and other regulations and industry standards.

• Assist with various privacy and regulatory compliance projects and perform other program-related duties as needed at the direction of the DTC group’s Vice President and Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy.

• Assist with creating, compiling and distributing training and guidance materials.

• Develop and maintain systems to track legal approvals.

• Manage implementation of requirements from NBCUniversal Corporate Privacy, including providing support to Direct-to-Consumer businesses in managing individual rights/data subject rights requests and in operationalizing consent management platforms. 

• Other matters as needed at the direction of Peacock’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President Regulatory Compliance and Data Security.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years (Associate Counsel) of legal experience, including in-house experience, service in a top tier law firm and/or relevant government position.

• Knowledge of the various US and state data privacy laws, including data protection, retention, security and breach rules.

• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

• Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered in New York as in-house counsel.

• Willingness to work nights and on weekends, if needed.

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid academic credentials.

• Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills.

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Comfortable making legal decisions and advising on business risks.

• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business executives, build consensus across disciplines within the Direct-to-Consumer team, think creatively, and collaborate with other executives to address business needs.

• Ability to multi-task and to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent work ethic.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus 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. 

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