Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Technology & Product

FOX News Network, LLC$128K — $170K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
  • 3-8 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house at a technology or media company
  • Experience with commercial technology licensing, particularly SaaS agreements
  • Familiar with regulations related to FCC, FTC, copyright, and privacy legislation
  • Strong negotiating and drafting skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to balance legal obligations with practical business needs
  • Proven project management capabilities and collaborative working style

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of technology and software licensing agreements
  • Communicate orally and in writing to collaborate with client stakeholders and legal team colleagues
  • Manage a high-volume workload and prioritize multiple projects effectively
  • Develop knowledge of consumer protection, data privacy, and evolving industry standards
  • Collaborate with senior colleagues on complex legal matters
  • Suggest strategic direction for high-risk issues
  • Support legal issues across FOX's diverse media businesses

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  • Various benefits per applicable plan documents
  • Benefits aligned with collective bargaining agreements for union-represented employees
Full Job Description
Fox Corporation's Legal Technology group is seeking an attorney to join our team. You will play a key role in advising on technology solutions across the organization and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of technology agreements. You will be working collaboratively with subject matter experts within our legal teams and cross-functionally with colleagues across our organization, including Platform and Emerging 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, delivery and distribution, procurement, sourcing and cybersecurity initiatives. You are a proactive and collaborative team player who is excited to learn, develop expertise in emerging technologies, 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 under the direction of the Legal Technology team • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, 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 complex, novel, or high-risk 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 as needed WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor Degree with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school • 3-8 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 • Experience with commercial technology licensing (e.g., SaaS) and other procurement transactions, including exposure to 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) • 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 • Admission to the State Bar of California. Registered In-House Counsel is acceptable • Familiarity with data and information privacy/security best practices • Experience with digital platforms and streaming products 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 $128,000.00-170,000.00 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.

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