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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

FOX Corporation’s Legal Technology team is seeking an experienced attorney to work with our cutting-edge emerging technology group. The Vice President, Legal - Emerging Technology will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing strategic technology agreements related to emerging technology and advertising technology, as well as educating and advising management and other business team members on legal issues affecting business decisions. The Vice President, Legal - Emerging Technology will partner cross-functionally with FOX business lawyers, and technology, ad sales, product, and data science teams to advise on technology issues relating to all aspects of FOX’s media businesses, including, but not limited to ad tech, consumer-facing websites, products and platforms, as well as mobile and other applications.  You will collaborate closely with privacy counsel and information security to ensure the successful implementation of technology solutions throughout the company.  The Legal Technology team is fast-paced and collaborative, as we work on challenging technical and legal issues in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.  

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advice on a variety of emerging technology-related topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), advertising technology, intellectual property, and consumer protection
• Advise on product features, and advise on and draft platform terms of use, and terms related to the collection, use and transfer of consumer data
• Advise the emerging technology team on the responsible procurement, development, management and integration of AI technology into products and services
• Structure, draft, and negotiate transactional and technology licensing agreements, including services, SaaS, EULAs, and vendor agreements
• Remain up to date on relevant technology laws and regulations, as well as on technological developments and evolving industry standards to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from a top-tier ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• 7+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house in a technology company environment
• Experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients on various obligations and legal risks under applicable technology laws
• Strong substantive background in emerging technology, including subject matter expertise on legal and regulatory issues pertaining to AI and advertising technology, including data privacy, data security, intellectual property, and consumer protection matters
• Strong eye for detail with sharp analytical skills; excellent judgment and strategic thinking ability
• Demonstrated transactional and technology licensing experience, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating services, technology, SaaS, and vendor agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, creative environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects across multiple business units at one time
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software (including open source), data science practices and systems, and cloud computing services
• Admission to the State Bar of California. Registered In-House Counsel is acceptable, provided the individual is licensed in at least one U.S. state.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $222,500.00-304,000.00 annually for California. 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. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.