Vice President, Distribution Legal

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

The Vice President, Distribution Legal, will serve as a senior legal advisor and business partner to Fox Corporation’s Distribution team. In this role, you will lead legal strategy and negotiation for distribution of Fox’s subscription video services and applications, including Fox One, Fox Nation, and Big Ten Plus.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead negotiations, drafting, and structuring agreements with distribution platforms for the distribution of Fox’s subscription services and applications
• Advise the business on legal risk and compliance obligations associated with distribution of Fox’s subscription services and applications
• Partner with executives and internal stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams to align deal execution with Fox’s broader corporate objectives
• Stay ahead of trends in distribution models, digital platforms, ad tech, data privacy, security, and evolving consumer functionality
• Act as a trusted advisor to department executives, offering solutions-oriented guidance on contract interpretation and long-term strategic opportunities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 10+ years of legal experience in media distribution, with a focus on drafting and negotiating content licensing and digital distribution agreements
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• Proven success in drafting and negotiating a wide range of distribution agreements
• Substantial knowledge of digital and traditional content distribution pipelines
• Extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry, with a particular focus on distribution channels and trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape related to traditional and digital distribution
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities independently
• Expertise in contract law, with a superb track record in negotiating complex agreements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills