Executive Director, Business Affairs & Legal Affairs

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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 an Executive Director, Business & Legal Affairs to lead and support a broad range of strategic dealmaking and legal matters across creator partnerships, production, and emerging technology initiatives. This role will serve as a senior legal and business advisor, partnering closely with business and legal affairs leadership and key stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and execute complex agreements in a rapidly evolving media landscape. The department sits at the intersection of traditional entertainment, the creator economy, and technology-driven production. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile, business-minded executive who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment within a large media company. This individual combines strong strategic judgment with the ability to independently manage a high volume of complex, day-to-day matters; build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and develop practical solutions that advance business objectives while appropriately managing risk. 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 Support the negotiation, drafting, and execution of a broad range of complex agreements, including creator, production, talent, licensing, content, and technology-related deals Serve as a legal and business advisor to internal stakeholders, providing practical counsel on deal structure, business strategy, contractual terms, and legal and commercial risk Partner cross-functionally with production, ad sales, technology, finance, business development, and other teams to structure and execute partnerships and strategic initiatives Advise on legal, business, and policy considerations arising from emerging technologies, including AI-related initiatives, content creation tools, workflow solutions, and evolving rights issues Help shape and implement scalable legal processes, contract templates, playbooks, and best practices that support the department’s evolving business needs Contribute to the development of technology-related policy, guidelines, and governance frameworks as the business models in this space take shape Navigate a high degree of ambiguity, applying sound judgment to novel legal and business questions where clear precedent doesn't yet exist Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, producers, agents, attorneys, technology partners, and other external stakeholders Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced and evolving environment WHAT YOU WILL NEED JD degree and active membership in the California Bar; candidates eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status under Rule 9.46 will also be considered. 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial in-house entertainment, media, technology, or related transactional experience; top-tier law firm experience Significant experience independently negotiating and drafting complex production, talent, creator, licensing, content, and/or technology agreements Demonstrated ability to advise senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions through practical, commercially minded legal counsel Strong understanding of entertainment rights, production, talent, and evolving digital media business models Excellent legal judgment, negotiation, drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to build credibility and work effectively with senior executives, creative teams, business partners, and external representatives Ability to lead complex matters from strategy through execution, manage competing priorities, and remain composed under pressure NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER Experience advising on AI-related legal, business, rights, and policy issues in media, content, or technology Experience supporting creator economy, digital media, platform, or technology-enabled production initiatives Prior experience mentoring or managing attorneys, paralegals, or other legal professionals 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 $179,000.00-250,000.00 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.