Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs
About The Position
Red Seat Ventures (RSV) partners with market-leading talent, brands, and personalities to develop unique media properties. RSV offers its clients and partners an unprecedented mix of investment capital, technology, and skilled management, thereby allowing for the rapid launch of new digital businesses. RSV takes a multiplatform approach to content creation, inclusive of web, mobile, OTT, podcasts, and television production, and offers its advertisers the ability to reach focused and highly desirable audiences via branded content, sponsorships, and other unique digital ad formats. RSV is owned by the Tubi Media Group, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation. Red Seat Ventures is seeking an experienced and business-savvy [Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs] to support legal functions across its fast-growing portfolio of media and entertainment ventures. This executive will serve as an advisor to senior leadership, managing the negotiation, drafting, and analysis of a wide range of commercial, production, talent, and strategic agreements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of legal acumen and business judgment to skillfully balance creative and commercial considerations while advising RSV's business and creative leaders.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active membership in the New York or California Bar strongly preferred. Candidates eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46) will also be considered
- 7-10 years of transactional legal experience, ideally within digital media, entertainment, or content production sectors. Law firm training and in-house counsel experience at a major media or streaming company
- Proven expertise in negotiating, drafting and closing complex agreements, including production, talent, licensing, distribution, and sponsorship deals
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal issues and translate them into practical, business-oriented solutions
- Strong executive presence and refined communication skills, capable of influencing and advising senior business executives
- Demonstrated leadership and judgment under pressure, with the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative and business-minded approach, with the ability to build trust across teams, and contribute to a culture of partnership and innovation
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience with entertainment, news, or sports brands in a podcast, digital-first context
- Deep understanding of digital media, intellectual property, and content-related legal frameworks
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements, including talent, content licensing, production, original programming, distribution, sponsorship, and other contracts supporting RSV's diverse portfolio of media, entertainment, and related businesses
- Provide strategic legal counsel to business executives throughout the acquisition, development, and production of podcasts and original programming-ensuring all activities align with company standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices
- Advise on IP, rights, and risk mitigation while partnering with internal stakeholders to manage compliance, insurance and other business considerations, and ensure seamless execution of deals
- Analyze, interpret, and advise on a variety of contractual matters, offering practical solutions and concise recommendations to support business objectives and address and resolve partner or client inquiries
- Educate and counsel internal business teams on contractual principles, negotiation strategies, and risk management to empower sound decision-making across the organization
- Mitigate legal exposure while fostering innovation and advancing RSV's strategic initiatives
- Ensure compliance with privacy, data security, and intellectual property standards consistent with broader FOX corporate policies and practices
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
