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Fubo · 5 hours ago

Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $220K/yr

6+ years exp

FuboTV Inc. is a consumer-first live TV streaming company that is defining the future of TV. The Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs will handle legal and business affairs related to content distribution, acquisition, and business development activities, working closely with senior attorneys and various internal teams.

Digital EntertainmentSportsSubscription Service

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and transactional support and counsel to Content Acquisition, Distribution, and Business Development teams

Handle content licensing and distribution matters as assigned by senior attorneys, including advising on deal structure and strategy, drafting documents, negotiating all phases of transactions from term sheet to definitive agreement with various content providers, including without limitation major network partners, major studios and independent content distributors, sports leagues and FAST channels

Handle production related matters as needed including talent agreements, release agreements and clearance and licensing related matters

Provide support as needed to Product, Engineering and teams, including evaluation and review of product initiatives and features and assist in review of applicable licensing agreements

Proven ability to handle a high volume of transactions while prioritizing key deadlines across various business teams

Advise and coordinate with teams from relevant internal groups (content acquisition/distribution, content production, sales, technology, product, operations) to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation) and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support

Supply solutions to the business and resolve issues in creative and practical ways, taking in consideration the business and legal context and unique needs

Identify and evaluate business and legal risks and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals

Remain current on legal and business developments relevant to the media, entertainment, sports and technology industries, both nationally and internationally

Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company and provide training to the company on important legal topics

Direct other special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Transactional lawyer experienceContent licensing expertiseNegotiation skillsIntellectual property licensingMedia/entertainment/sports knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skills

Required

J.D. and member in good standing with a U.S. State Bar. Application for Registered In-House Counsel in New York will be required for hired candidates who are not members of the New York State Bar

6-9+ years of relevant experience gained from in-house and/or top-tier law firm practice preferred

Broad legal knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with transactions in intellectual property licensing, and media/entertainment/sports

Experience negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial transactional documents and contracts in media and entertainment industries

Must be willing to support business teams in different U.S. time zones

Strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent communication skills, business/financial/commercial judgment, and strategic thinking

Comfortable and adept at supporting a fast-paced, evolving business, balancing legal risk and thinking creatively to propel the business forward and enable smart decisions; ability to anticipate legal issues or risks

High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas; displays sound judgment and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels