Fox
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FOX Entertainment's Business & Legal Affairs department is seeking a seasoned Director, Business and Legal Affairs executive to support FOX's network and studio scripted development and production. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Negotiate a variety of production and development deals and negotiate and finalize agreements, including all above-the-line talent agreements, rights agreements, below-the-line production agreements, and other contracts as necessary Provide ongoing legal advice on strategic and complex matters around production, clearance, and other issues Analyze agreements in response to business questions, and provide information as necessary Manage relationships with agents, lawyers, and studio executives throughout the entertainment industry Create and maintain departmental resources and actively participate in the establishment of departmental policies for scripted programming WHAT YOU WILL NEED Active member of the California bar or Registered In-House Counsel status Seasoned executive with 5+ years of prior legal experience, with significant prior entertainment production and/or distribution experience Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills Effective manager of others, adept at supervising, providing feedback, and mentoring other members of the team Established relationships within the entertainment community Extensive hands-on experience with complex contracts Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and to remain composed under pressure 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 $110,000.00-150,000.00 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. 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.
FOX Entertainment's Business & Legal Affairs department is seeking a seasoned Director, Business and Legal Affairs executive to support FOX's network and studio scripted development and production. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Negotiate a variety of production and development deals and negotiate and finalize agreements, including all above-the-line talent agreements, rights agreements, below-the-line production agreements, and other contracts as necessary Provide ongoing legal advice on strategic and complex matters around production, clearance, and other issues Analyze agreements in response to business questions, and provide information as necessary Manage relationships with agents, lawyers, and studio executives throughout the entertainment industry Create and maintain departmental resources and actively participate in the establishment of departmental policies for scripted programming WHAT YOU WILL NEED Active member of the California bar or Registered In-House Counsel status Seasoned executive with 5+ years of prior legal experience, with significant prior entertainment production and/or distribution experience Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills Effective manager of others, adept at supervising, providing feedback, and mentoring other members of the team Established relationships within the entertainment community Extensive hands-on experience with complex contracts Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and to remain composed under pressure 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 $110,000.00-150,000.00 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. 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.