Legal Intern at NBCUniversal

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Self-Motivation, Legal Research, Contract Review, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Ethics, Autonomy, Interest in Television, Interest in Film, Diligence, Training Development, Compliance, Team Support, Customer Liaison

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 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. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. NBCUniversal Australia earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion. Job Description Supporting our Australia, New Zealand and Asia channels businesses, including Universal TV, 7Bravo, Bravo New Zealand, Studio Universal, DreamWorks, Oxygen and Hayu, the Legal Intern will work with our Legal and Business Affairs team across a variety of legal, compliance and business affairs matters, in an engaging, exciting and fast-paced office. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Research on key legal developments, and preparation of briefing notes for NBCU legal team. Review of contracts, including program licences, research, marketing and general services agreements, and assistance with maintenance of NBCU contract database. Assistance with company administration and corporate secretarial document and compliance matters. Assistance with drafting of policies and training materials, and in provision of staff training sessions. Assistance with rights clearance matters, preparation of crew and participant releases, administration of marketing competitions and related initiatives. Ad hoc filing, administrative and general team-support responsibilities, and liaising with external customers as required. Skills Required High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously. Passion for the law, and strong interest in television and film industries. Ethical and responsible. Leading others by exhibiting honesty, fairness and diligence. Exceptional organisational skills and high level of attention to detail. Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications Basic Characteristics Experience in the preparation of written legal advice, whether acquired on-the-job or through course work. Comfortable using word processing software, including Microsoft Word. This part time role requires a 9-month commitment, from February 2026 - November 2026 You also MUST include a cover letter stating the month and year you graduate, why you would like to work for NBCUniversal, and what you feel you can bring to the role. This is an integral of the application process Desired Skills Degree considerations in Law or equivalent Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Please note that future visa sponsorship at NBCUniversal is rarely available for post-graduate employment opportunities. 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].

Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will support the Legal and Business Affairs team with various legal, compliance, and business affairs matters. Responsibilities include legal research, contract review, and assisting with company administration and training materials.