Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Technology & Product

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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

Fox Corporation’s Legal Technology group is seeking an attorney to join our team. You will play a key role in advising on technology solutions across the organization and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of technology agreements. You will be working collaboratively with subject matter experts within our legal teams and cross-functionally with colleagues across our organization, including Platform and Emerging Technology, Information Security, and Broadcast Operations teams, to provide legal support on technology issues relating to all aspects of FOX’s media businesses, including, but not limited to, enterprise technology, delivery and distribution, procurement, sourcing and cybersecurity initiatives. You are a proactive and collaborative team player who is excited to learn, develop expertise in emerging technologies, and be challenged. The Legal Technology team is fast-paced and collaborative, as we work on challenging technical and legal issues in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

This position is based in our Los Angeles office.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, technology, and software licensing agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements and associated privacy and data processing terms (e.g., DPAs), consulting agreements, service level agreements, EULAs, sourcing agreements, and software/equipment-related agreements under the direction of the Legal Technology team
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to confidently collaborate with client stakeholders and colleagues on the legal team
• Manage a high-volume workload of multiple projects by prioritizing effectively and escalating complex, novel, or high-risk matters where appropriate
• Develop and maintain knowledge of consumer protection, data use, privacy, and data security laws and regulations, as well as evolving industry standards, and seek senior input as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• 3-8 years of combined, relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house in a technology or media/entertainment company and fast-paced environment
• Experience with commercial technology licensing (e.g., SaaS) and other procurement transactions, including exposure to artificial intelligence and related technologies
• Familiarity with ancillary subject matter associated with new media, digital and technology matters (e.g., FCC, FTC, copyright and privacy legislation, and industry practices)
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills, with strong attention to detail and sound analytical abilities
• Ability to balance legal protections with practical business needs, while identifying and escalating issues requiring strategic direction
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently on routine matters, while working collaboratively with senior colleagues on more complex issues
• Strong communication, judgment, and relationship-building skills

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Admission to the State Bar of California. Registered In-House Counsel is acceptable
• Familiarity with data and information privacy/security best practices
• Experience with digital platforms and streaming products

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 $128,000.00-170,000.00 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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