Director, Business & Legal Affairs (R50026983)

Fox Corporation
Los Angeles, California, US
$140K-$175K a year
Full-time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including : FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group.

We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporate legal team sits at the center of FOX’s Television, Sports, Gaming, Entertainment, Technology, and Streaming businesses, providing operational and deal support to our divisions as we transform FOX with cutting-edge technology, digital transitions, operational excellence, and game-changing deals.

The Director, Business and Legal Affairs is a resource for executives and internal attorneys providing support and expertise to all of FOX’s divisions.

The Director is integrally involved in the business and legal aspects of FOX Studio Lot operations, domestic and international real estate portfolio, global security operations, environmental health and safety operations, and global sourcing initiatives related to enterprise operations and employee benefits.

The Director also plays a vital role in the legal aspects of many of Fox’s acquisitions, investments, and other transformative strategic transactions, providing advice and counsel, and drafting, negotiating, and analyzing a wide variety of agreements.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze, negotiate, and draft vendor, consulting, contractor, event production, location, and construction-related agreements
  • Prepare license, rental, and non-disclosure agreements
  • Transaction support for acquisitions, joint ventures, and equity investments
  • Conduct research and respond to questions related to corporate structures and entities
  • Prepare and review documents related to corporate governance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 3-8 years of transactional legal experience
  • Familiarity with various vendor, service, and operational support arrangements
  • Significant experience drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy and data security law, technology, and related developments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects for a wide array of stakeholders
  • Excellent reasoning, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Adept at collaborating with individuals from various fields
  • Advanced proficiency using Word.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Juris Doctor degree and active member of California bar; will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status
  • Experience with DeltaView and iManage
  • Real estate experience

LI-DNI

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is : $140,000.00-175,000.00 annually for California.

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.

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