Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Technology

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 experienced attorney to join our team. The Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs - Technology will play a key role in advising on technology solutions across the organization, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of technology agreements. The Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs - Technology will be working collaboratively with subject matter experts within our legal teams, and cross-functionally with colleagues across our organization, including Platform and Media 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, broadcast production, delivery and distribution, procurement, sourcing and cyber security initiatives.  The Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs - Technology will collaborate closely with privacy counsel and information security to ensure the successful implementation of technology solutions throughout the company.  You are a proactive and collaborative team player who is excited to learn 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
• Provide practical contractual guidance to internal business clients, balancing business objectives with legal protections and escalating complex or novel issues to senior counsel as needed
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order 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 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 on complex compliance questions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from a top-tier ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to the State Bar of California is preferred.  Registered In-House Counsel is acceptable
• 6-8 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
• Meaningful experience with commercial technology licensing (e.g., SaaS) and other procurement transactions, as well as demonstrated experience with 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). Experience with data and information privacy/security best 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

• Experience with digital platforms and streaming products

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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 $179,000.00-222,000.00 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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