Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs

Fubo • New York, NY

14d • $170,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a New York City based HYBRID position. Candidates must be located in NYC, and willing to come into the office on a hybrid basis, three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
The Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs works closely with senior attorneys to handle legal and business affairs primarily related to Fubo’s content distribution, content acquisition, and business development activities. This position is a hands-on position working directly with the relevant business divisions. The Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs will be primarily responsible for content transactions supporting Fubo in the United States and Canada, as well as content business development in North America.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced transactional lawyer with strong media, sports, and/or entertainment legal and business affairs background, including content licensing and distribution. They will also have experience negotiating agreements with connected device platforms and internet streaming services for the distribution of content and FAST channels. Provision of effective practical legal advice and embracing and modeling a hands-on positive attitude while balancing speed to execution and minimizing company risks are necessary.

Requirements

• J.D. and member in good standing with a U.S. State Bar. Application for Registered In-House Counsel in New York will be required for hired candidates who are not members of the New York State Bar
• 6-9+ years of relevant experience gained from in-house and/or top-tier law firm practice preferred.
• Broad legal knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with transactions in intellectual property licensing, and media/entertainment/sports
• Experience negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial transactional documents and contracts in media and entertainment industries
• Must be willing to support business teams in different U.S. time zones
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent communication skills, business/financial/commercial judgment, and strategic thinking
• Comfortable and adept at supporting a fast-paced, evolving business, balancing legal risk and thinking creatively to propel the business forward and enable smart decisions; ability to anticipate legal issues or risks
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas; displays sound judgment and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and transactional support and counsel to Content Acquisition, Distribution, and Business Development teams
• Handle content licensing and distribution matters as assigned by senior attorneys, including advising on deal structure and strategy, drafting documents, negotiating all phases of transactions from term sheet to definitive agreement with various content providers, including without limitation major network partners, major studios and independent content distributors, sports leagues and FAST channels
• Handle production related matters as needed including talent agreements, release agreements and clearance and licensing related matters
• Provide support as needed to Product, Engineering and teams, including evaluation and review of product initiatives and features and assist in review of applicable licensing agreements
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of transactions while prioritizing key deadlines across various business teams
• Advise and coordinate with teams from relevant internal groups (content acquisition/distribution, content production, sales, technology, product, operations) to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation) and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support
• Supply solutions to the business and resolve issues in creative and practical ways, taking in consideration the business and legal context and unique needs.
• Identify and evaluate business and legal risks and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals
• Remain current on legal and business developments relevant to the media, entertainment, sports and technology industries, both nationally and internationally
• Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company and provide training to the company on important legal topics
• Direct other special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• At Fubo, you will have the opportunity to personally influence what live media looks like after it goes through its next big transformation
• Fubo provides a highly competitive compensation based on experience and market standards
• Robust benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision coverage 401k, Life Insurance, and commuter benefits
• Free Premium Fubo Account
• Unlimited PTO days and regular company-wide activities
• Fubo's main headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan, with offices in Denver, Paris, and Bangalore
• Fubo is an e-verified company
• Fubo’s minimum base salary for this role if hired in New York City is $170,000 per year; maximum base salary for this role is $220,000 per year. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Fubo's equity plan, annual cash bonus plan, unlimited PTO, and a full range of medical benefits. The final offer amount will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of experience and expertise, location and other business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree