Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs - Podcasts at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** An experienced transactional attorney looking to provide legal and strategic counsel for a high-growth media portfolio specializing in podca

Work type: hybrid

Location: New York, New York, USA

Salary: $247,000 – $280,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** An experienced transactional attorney looking to provide legal and strategic counsel for a high-growth media portfolio specializing in podcasts and digital content. **Key highlights** You will lead negotiations for complex production, talent, and distribution agreements while partnering with creative leaders to mitigate risk and drive innovation within the Red Seat Ventures portfolio. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess a Juris Doctor and 7+ years of transactional experience in the entertainment or digital media sectors. - Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in drafting and closing complex talent and content licensing deals. - Have a proven track record of providing actionable business-oriented solutions to senior executive stakeholders. - Maintain active Bar membership in New York or California.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs to support legal functions across its fast-growing portfolio of media and entertainment ventures. This attorney will manage 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.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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 internal clients 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 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+ years of transactional legal experience, ideally within digital media, entertainment, or content production sectors


• 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 HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Law firm training and in-house counsel experience at a major media or streaming company


• 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

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