Paralegal, Privacy
- Full-time
- Business Segment: NBCU Corporate
- Compensation: USD 62000 - USD 85000 - yearly
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.
Job Description
Role Purpose
NBCUniversal is looking for a Paralegal to support the Privacy Legal team. The team works with internal business units and enterprise clients to develop data collection and processing strategies that align with both global legal requirements and business goals.  We are seeking a candidate to coordinate with the Privacy lawyers and collaborate with clients across NBCUniversal’s portfolio of companies, including marketing, advertising, product and technology, operations, HR, and film and TV productions. The role will support the team by providing timely and practical guidance related to the collection, use, sharing and deletion of personal data. The paralegal will also draft and review agreements, assist with the review of Privacy Impact Assessments, and help maintain the team’s forms and best-practice documentation.
Responsibilities
Partner with lawyers on the team to provide legal services, including:
- Conduct global legal research and summarize new legislative requirements
- Assist with review of Privacy Impact Assessments, coordinating with Privacy Analysts and lawyers
- Review documentation to ensure consistency with guidelines and privacy laws
- Draft, review and support the negotiation of contracts, data protection agreements, data transfer agreements, and other legal documents
- Organize and enhance management of Company privacy policies, notices, agreements, and procedures
- Develop and maintain documentation protocols for tracking templates
- Assist in training other stakeholders in contractual requirements, playbooks, and new templates
- Collaborate with the team to draft and update FAQs, guidelines, consents, and other notices
- Identify, analyze, and summarize practical, responsive solutions and advice relating to compliance with global privacy laws, regulations, and best practices
- Help coordinate, prioritize, and streamline legal support with the team
- Contribute to the development of the Privacy Program, including reviewing, drafting, and updating supporting documentation (e.g. Standards and Guidelines).
- Support filing and documentation of work product and monitoring for internal and external deadlines
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
- 3+ years of experience providing paralegal support at a law firm or in-house
- Background in all or some of the following areas: data privacy, technology, vendor management, info security
Desired Characteristics
- Significant experience in drafting and reviewing agreements
- Sound, practical business judgment and demonstrated ability to approach complex scenarios thoughtfully and analytically
- Positive, “can do” attitude
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Solid attention to detail
- Ability to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to time-sensitive situations
- Adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters and priorities and conflicting deadlines, and to develop new areas of expertise as business needs evolve
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal clients across multiple business units
- Ability to learn quickly while operating in a self-directed environment
- Teamwork-oriented attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint and other related tools
- Tech savvy – able to quickly grasp new software and adeptly navigate through various platforms
- CIPP preferred but not required
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the New York, NY 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.
Salary range: $62,000 - $85,000.
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].