Senior Vice President, 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

We are looking for a Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs to join the broader management team.  The ideal candidate is a highly experienced dealmaker and trusted advisor who combines strong legal judgment with business acumen. This role requires the ability to manage significant responsibility and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across multiple business units.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, negotiate, and draft a wide range of complex agreements.
• Serve as a strategic legal and business advisor to senior executives, guiding deal structures, risk assessment, and contract interpretation.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of company policies and best practices related to the businesses the position supports.
• Support and help shape evolving business models, including emerging technologies and innovative deal structures.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 15+ years of transactional legal experience
• Strong understanding of media, entertainment, or content-driven businesses
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex, multi-layered transactions and agreements
• Proven leadership skills, including experience managing, mentoring, and developing legal professionals
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal clients and cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent tools)

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; active bar membership (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration, where applicable)
• Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as in-house counsel strongly

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 $352,000.00-500,000.00 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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