Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fox Entertainment is seeking a Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs to focus on dealmaking for Fox Creator Studios, which Partners with digital creator to monetize content and co-produce original series. This role reports directly to the SVP of Business & Legal Affairs for Fox Creator Studios and FoxNXT and will help to structure, negotiate, and implement a wide variety of complex agreements in a fast-evolving media landscape. The ideal candidate brings deep fluency in the creator economy alongside meaningful experience at a traditional studio or network. They understand how creators build and monetize their businesses — and what they prioritize in a deal — while also knowing how traditional studios develop, produce, and distribute at scale. The ability to move quickly, think creatively, speak clearly, and structure agreements that work for all parties is essential. Strong legal and business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to dealmaking in a rapidly evolving media landscape is required. This is a role for a highly versatile executive who thrives in a startup-like environment within a large media company.

Requirements

JD degree and active member of California bar; Will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46)
10-12 years of legal experience (top-tier law firm and/or in-house media company experience strongly preferred)
Significant experience negotiating production, talent, and/or creator agreements, with a strong preference for experience in creator content
Experience operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, ideally within a larger organization
Excellent legal judgment, drafting, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a strong practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to work well with clients and peers
Ability to support deals involving multiple, highly complex sets of agreements, manage multiple projects at one time and creatively solve problems while working under pressure

Nice To Haves

Background that includes both traditional entertainment and digital/creator ecosystems
Experience with AI-related legal or business issues in media or technology contexts
Combination of law firm and in-house experience
Ability to operate as a versatile, execution-focused partner in building the next generation of content and production workflows

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, and draft a wide range of complex creator agreements, including production, licensing and advertising-related deals
Partner cross-functionally with production, ad sales, and business teams to align on deal terms and execution.
Advise the same on deal terms, risk allocation, and contract interpretation across traditional and emerging business models
Help develop and implement internal processes, policies, and best practices
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Manage relationships with creators and their representatives throughout the deal process and into production
Provide business and legal support for various initiatives within the business lines we support, including technology-related initiatives
Structure, negotiate and draft a variety of deals and/or contracts as needed
Advise on legal, rights, and policy considerations in Fox Entertainment’s emerging businesses
Assist in evaluating and implementing tools and technologies impacting content development and production workflows
Support the development of ethical and responsible internal frameworks governing the use of AI in creative and production processes