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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
Role Purpose:
NBCUniversal seeks an Associate Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel for NBCUniversal Local Stations, Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal business units throughout Latin America.
Responsibilities:
- Provide employment law advice and counsel to human resources, management, business affairs and other internal lawyers across the company on a variety of employment-related matters including but not limited to business restructuring, workforce management, recruiting & hiring, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, and wage-and-hour issues
- Provide advice and counsel on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints, ensuring that claims are promptly and thoroughly investigated and documented appropriately
- Managing various aspects of the pre-litigation process, including conducting internal investigations and drafting responses to federal and state agencies’ charges of discrimination, and negotiating resolution with opposing counsel and/or agencies
- Represent the Company working with other in-house and outside counsel as appropriate, with respect to mediation and litigation of employment claims
- Create and deliver management and employee training programs covering various employment laws throughout the United States and Latin America
- Support the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, keeping abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and communicating changes and trends in those laws to Company personnel
- Advise business and human resources professionals regarding regulatory compliance with employment and labor laws throughout Latin America
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Florida or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel
- 2+ years of experience practicing in the area of employment law
- Spanish language proficiency, both written and oral
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to advise a range of personalities and styles and establish effective relationships within all levels of the organization
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills
- Clear thinker with ability to assess risk and develop effective, efficient and strategic solutions
- Must be willing to travel and have flexibility with working hours
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the Miami, Florida office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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.
Additional Information
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.
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. You can submit your request to [email protected].
