Counsel, Consumer Protection Compliance

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The Counsel, Consumer Protection Compliance will serve as a key legal advisor within NBCUniversal’s Corporate Legal Department, supporting the Company’s global compliance with consumer protection laws, regulations, and industry standards.

This role partners closely with business and legal teams across NBCUniversal’s global portfolio to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance on consumer-facing products, services, and marketing initiatives. The position combines legal advisory responsibilities with compliance program execution, helping ensure consistent and scalable, enterprise-wide consumer protection compliance program.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Vice President, Consumer Protection Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze global consumer protection laws, regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry standards, and interpret and translate those requirements into actionable guidance for business, product, marketing, and compliance teams
• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on consumer-facing products, services, and experiences, including digital platforms, subscriptions, live events, and customer journeys
• Advise on marketing initiatives across channels, including disclosures, pricing, promotions, substantiation, and related compliance obligations
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across NBCUniversal’s global businesses to assess legal risk and develop pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of consumer protection compliance programs, controls, and scalable guidance
• Manage compliance readiness for new products, features, and regulatory developments, and monitor and track adherence to consumer protection requirements across business units, escalating risks as appropriate
• Provide legal guidance on consumer-facing communications, including marketing materials, point-of-sale flows, and customer disclosures
• Develop and deliver tools, and guidance that promote consistent and scalable compliance practices across global teams
• Collaborate with legal and compliance partners to drive alignment and consistency across NBCUniversal’s consumer protection framework
• Exercise sound judgment in managing day-to-day matters independently, while escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar
• 4 years of legal experience at a law firm, in-house, or in a relevant government position (FTC, DOJ, State AG)
• Knowledge of or experience advising on consumer protection, consumer marketing, or similar regulatory compliance matters

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with global consumer protection laws impacting digital products, subscriptions, marketing, online safety, and consumer experiences
• Experience advising on marketing and advertising campaigns and related legal risks
• Proven legal research, analytical, and drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional and global teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with business partners
• Sound judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to risk
• Ability to create scalable processes, templates, and guidance to support compliance programs
• Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results

Must be willing to work in Washington, DC, New York, NY, or Universal City, CA

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing 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.

Salary range: $140,000-$170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.