Director Business and Legal Affairs

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Director, Business and Legal Affairs
The candidate will negotiate and draft complex affiliation agreements with cable, satellite, and over-the-top distributors for distribution of Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Big Ten Network, Fox Deportes, and Fox Soccer Plus, in addition to various streaming and on-demand offerings. Provide advice and guidance to executives in Distribution on the legal interpretation of the company’s agreements with distributors. Work closely with the Fox Television Stations group regarding retransmission consent agreements with traditional distributors and the licensing of the Fox Broadcasting Company’s content via new media (e.g., TVE, OTT) platforms, both linear and on-demand. Provide legal advice to the Distribution Marketing team regarding advertising and promotional campaigns. A law degree; active member of California bar or Registered In-House Counsel status. Should have 4 years of experience in a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house lawyer in television distribution or in the MVPD industry. Strong legal reasoning and drafting skills. Ability to make decisions and creatively solve problems while working under pressure. Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and shift gears as priorities change. Ability to work well with a team, including cross-functionally. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner with all levels of management and company personnel. Must be client-service oriented, personable, with great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines. Must be well-versed in new media issues.

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