Legal Counsel - International Networks & DTC (Madrid)

About the role

NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer is looking for a permanent full-time Legal Counsel in Madrid, within its EMEA business (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). The role sits in a close-working legal team based in London, Paris and Madrid, with hybrid working options and access to in-house training and development.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts for Iberia and the wider EMEA business, such as channel distribution, programme acquisitions, ad sales, sponsorship and client partnerships, marketing services and technical operations.
• Advise the business on broadcast regulation matters (content ratings, protection of minors, European works quotas, advertising rules) and regulatory policy, coordinating with Government Affairs and Content Compliance where needed.
• Support the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel in liaising with authorities such as the CNMC and the Spanish AVMS registry.
• Advise internal stakeholders on programming rights and restrictions.
• Supervise the Associate Legal Counsel in Madrid on regulatory filings such as CNMC information requests, Socrates reports and broadcasting and investment quota declarations.
• Work with the London and Paris lawyers on ad-hoc matters and supervise and train the Associate Legal Counsel as required.

Required profile

• Certified to practise law in Spain with around 5+ years of post-graduation legal experience and eligibility to work in Spain.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); knowledge of French is a plus.
• A Master's degree in Intellectual Property or Audiovisual Law, together with experience of the above matters, is strongly preferred; candidates without a Master's but with significant experience advising clients on these topics or working in a media business are also encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property rights.
• Excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in Spanish and English.
• Flexibility, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work across different business areas and jurisdictions.