Associate Manager, Contract Management

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Franchise, Products, and Partnerships

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.

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E)

At Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), we don’t just create products—we create a universe that fans can hold in their hands, wear, play, read, and experience every day. From Jurassic World’s roaring adventures to the playful charm of Minions and the timeless wonder of Back to the Future, we transform stories into unforgettable moments that spark joy across the globe.

UP&E has grown rapidly while keeping the energy, agility, and inventive spirit of a start‑up. Our mission is bold: to take imagination beyond the screen and into the real world through innovative products, immersive retail moments, and extraordinary theme park destinations. We bring both Universal-owned and third‑party worlds to life across expansive theme park destinations, e‑commerce platforms, live entertainment venues, and global retail partnerships—fueling fandom everywhere it lives. Whether it's iconic toys, fashion collaborations, books, collectibles, lifestyle products, or cutting‑edge video games, we work with world‑class licensees and creators to make our universe tangible.

Here, creativity meets technology, and strategy meets storytelling. We connect design, commercial excellence, and fan passion to deliver experiences that millions cherish—inside the parks and far beyond them. As part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, you’ll join a global team that thrives on collaboration, imagination, and the power of culture‑shaping ideas. Your work will inspire fans, uplift communities, and leave a lasting mark on entertainment history.

We believe in a workplace where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every colleague can shine. That’s how we strive to be an employer of choice for talent and a partner of choice for retailers, licensees, and creators who share our passion for world‑class storytelling. If you’re ready to bring imagination to life and create moments that resonate worldwide—your next adventure starts here.

Join us and help create moments that matter.

Job Description

The Associate Manager – Contract Management is a key member of the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) team, responsible for overseeing the contract lifecycle across specific territories and/or product categories. This role reports to the Sr. Manager - Contract Management & Clearances.

The Contract Management team works across functions and shepherds deals from the pitch phase all the way through final execution and payment. The team works closely with Category, Finance, Legal, Controllership and IT to streamline the deal process and assist where necessary to maintain an efficient deal workflow, from start to finish.  The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail oriented problem-solver who takes ownership of projects, who has some contract, licensing and/or data entry experience, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tracks contracts from approval to execution, collaborating with B&LA lawyers and professional staff to ensure timely completion within designated timeframes
• Leads/supports contracts status meetings (in consultation with the Sr. Contracts Manager) and addresses/resolves open issues
• Prepares third party approval requests, NDAs, customs letters and other correspondence
• Supports the review of asset release requests, adhering to UP&E policies
• Instructs contract reconciliations and invoicing for post-signature processing
• Prepares documents for electronic signature and ensure signed contracts, amendments are correspondence are archived and organised within our internal document management systems
• Maintains OneDrive, DMS and other document filing systems, proactively updating frequently used team documents and optimizing organisation
• Works closely with department intern, providing guidance and oversight on high-volume tasks
• Schedules and supports ad hoc legal training for business and creative stakeholders  
• Supports B&LA lawyers and legal staff with the preparation of draft agreements and other routine legal documents related to consumer product licensing arrangements as required
• Works closely with commercial teams to identify priority deals and issues and proactively handles or escalates matters as appropriate 
• Centrally manages the tracking of ancillary requests, legal work and tasks received by the B&LA team
• Supports the Sr. Contract Manager and B&LA department with additional tasks and projects as required, exhibiting flexibility and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Office365 (OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Teams), DocuSign and Legal Document Management Systems. 
• Strong interest in contract management and legal administration, with a desire to develop expertise
• Familiarity with conference room booking systems and scheduling meetings and events. 
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt style to interact effective with a range of personalities 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally. 
• Friendly, approachable and confident manner, coupled with a flexible can-do attitude. 

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].

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