Director, Business & Legal Affairs

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Entertainment is seeking a Director, Business & Legal Affairs to support a broad range of dealmaking and legal matters across creator partnerships, production, and emerging technology initiatives. This role will work with business and legal affairs leadership as an execution partner, helping to negotiate and implement complex agreements in a fast-evolving media landscape.

The department in which this position sits is at the intersection of traditional entertainment, the creator economy, and technology-driven production. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile executive who thrives in a startup-like environment within a large media company. This individual has a demonstrated ability to be a strategic thinker as well as manage a high volume of day-to-day work, and can effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and a strong track record in negotiation, drafting, and analysis while contributing to a fast-paced, evolving business.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in negotiating and drafting a wide range of agreements, including production, creator, and licensing deals

• Support internal stakeholders by guiding deal terms and risk considerations

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including production, ad sales, technology, and business teams, to help execute partnerships and initiatives

• Provide support on technology-related initiatives, including workflow development, task management, and integration

• Assist in addressing legal and policy considerations related to new technologies and content

• Contribute to the development of internal processes, templates, and best practices

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• JD degree and active member of the California bar; Will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46)

• 8+ years of legal experience (top-tier law firm and/or in-house media company experience strongly preferred)

• Experience negotiating production, talent, and/or technology agreements

• Strong legal judgment, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail

• Ability to work well with clients and peers

• Ability to support multiple projects at one time and solve problems while working under pressure

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Strong interest in AI-related legal or business issues in media and content

• Combination of law firm and in-house experience

• Ability to operate as a versatile, execution-focused partner

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $128,000.00-160,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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