Director, Business & Legal Affairs

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell's Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company's worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain's experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

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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