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Legal Placement

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment and news?

To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:

• Currently studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or have just graduated
• Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from July 2021-July 2022
• Fluent in English
• We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are more interested in and your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

We are recruiting a number of Legal Interns across our Film and TV businesses based either at our Central London office or our West London office in Osterley.

Legal Interns (Content Group)

The legal Interns (2 roles available) work within Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, dealing with the acquisition, distribution and production of Film and TV content. You will work with lawyers from the start of the deal where a title has been board approved, the signing of the deal, through to the completion of legal delivery. The role involves working closely with the Marketing, Operations, Content Strategy, Licensee and Finance teams, providing the opportunity to gain a strong insight into the wider business. You will manage and update spreadsheets with deal details and rights information. You will also communicate with members of the international business throughout Europe, Australasia, Asia and the US, confirming the rights positions of titles. The Intern enters rights information into the database which requires the interpretation of signed agreements. The role also involves sourcing and drafting documentation essential for the content release and sharing it with the business.

Legal Intern (Networks)

This legal Intern will work within the NBCUniversal International Networks division, the international entertainment channels group of NBCUniversal. You will work with lawyers on a broad range of matters including: assisting with drafting and reviewing various legal documents, undertaking legal research, managing the signing processes of agreements and assisting with ad hoc matters. You will also work closely with our Compliance team on matters such as assisting with the management of NBCU’s gifts and business entertainment system.

This will include developing an understanding of the applicable bribery and corruption laws as well as our company policies around the giving/receiving gifts and business entertainment to government/non-government officials. The intern will also assist with the on-boarding of new representatives and the annual compliance refresh. This may include liaising with representatives to schedule training sessions, keeping meeting minutes, circulating our code of conduct and uploading evidence of compliance to our compliance monitoring system.

Legal Intellectual Property Intern (Corporate)

As an Intellectual Property Brands & Content Intern, you will support the protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal’s prized portfolio of popular film and television brands and content, ranging from franchises like Jurassic Park/World and Despicable Me/Minions to The Office and The Umbrella Academy. You will support managing and operating our global anti-counterfeiting and enforcement programs, researching IP rights and investigating infringements, drafting cease and desist letters and witness statements, and providing training to law enforcement authorities, as well as having exposure to a broad range of IP issues.

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and logical reasoning
• Team work & strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adaptability & ability to prioritise/manage a broad and fast-moving workload

What will I learn from this opportunity?

Our Legal Internships are a unique opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent.

The Legal Intern’s role at NBCUniversal is highly varied and provides the chance to engage with commercial and legal issues within the media and entertainment industry. You will learn valuable skills by undertaking a variety of legal tasks and you will also gain an insight into the wider business.

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news & information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television and cable networks, premier motion picture companies, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and resorts, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses.

NBCUniversal’s international operations outside the U.S. include film and television distribution, home entertainment distribution, channels, film and television production, theme parks and news operations, with over 2,600 employees in 36 offices around the world.

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