Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

The Corporate legal team sits at the center of Fox’s Cable, Sports and Broadcast businesses, providing operational and deal support to our divisions as we transform television with cutting edge technology, digital transitions and game changing deals.

The Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs is a primary point of contact and legal resource for Fox attorneys and executives with respect to Fox’s strategic sourcing and enterprise operations arrangements and initiatives.

The individual in this role will provide advice and expertise related to Fox’s sourcing and enterprise operations’ needs.

He or she will also draft, negotiate and analyze a wide range of agreements supporting enterprise operations and strategic sourcing, including with providers of goods and/or services, such as those supporting payment processing, travel, facilities operations, and Fox’s advanced technology needs.

This position can be based in Los Angeles or New York.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze, negotiate, and draft a wide variety of agreements supporting enterprise operations and Fox’s sourcing needs
Serve as key legal point of contact for sourcing and enterprise operations, including for Fox sourcing team and other Fox executives and attorneys
Initiate and lead collaborative efforts with multiple subject matter experts, including in digital technology and privacy, to effectively complete the sourcing contract process
Ensure the sourcing contract drafting and negotiation process is efficiently and effectively staffed and managed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Juris Doctor degree and active member of California or New York bar strongly preferred; Will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46)
At least 10 years of transactional legal experience
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, and enterprise operations and arrangements
Working knowledge of broadcast technology, direct to consumer platforms, intellectual property, and related agreements
Adept at effectively working with individuals from a variety of fields and backgrounds and collaborating with multiple subject matter experts
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, often with shifting priorities and deadlines
Working knowledge of privacy and data security law and corresponding issues and concerns
Excellent reasoning, verbal, and written communication skills
Advanced proficiency using Word.

Experience with DeltaView preferred
Ability to work well with clients and peers

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