DIRECTOR OF LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Company: fuboTV
Location: New York
Posted on: October 1, 2024
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Job Description:
About Fubo: -With a mission to build the world's leading global
live TV streaming platform with the greatest breadth of premium
content and interactivity, FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) aims to
transcend the industry's current TV model. Fubo operates in the
U.S., Canada, France and Spain. The company also has a growing
technology center in Bangalore, India that is developing strategic
product and technology features for the global Fubo platform.We're
rapidly growing in employees, subscribers, and content offerings!
Which means we need your help taking us to the next level. -Fubo is
committed to excellence through diversity, which involves
attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions.
We encourage everyone to apply.Overview:The Director, Legal &
Business Affairs works closely with senior attorneys to handle
legal and business affairs for Fubo primarily related to its
content distribution, content acquisition, business development,
and production activities. This position is a hand-on position
working closely with the business divisions it supports. The ideal
candidate will be an experienced transactional lawyer with strong
media, sports and/or entertainment legal and business affairs
background, including content licensing and distribution. Provision
of effective and practical legal advice and embracing and modeling
a hands-on positive attitude while balancing speed to execution and
minimizing company risks are necessary.Responsibilities:Provide
strategic and transactional support and counsel to Content
Acquisition, Distribution, Business Development and Production
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 channelsHandle production related matters
as needed including talent agreements, release agreements and
clearance and licensing related mattersProvide support as needed to
Product, Engineering and teams, including evaluation and review of
product initiatives and features and assist in review of
engineering related agreementsProven ability to handle a high
volume of transactions while prioritizing key deadlines across
various business teamsAdvise 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
supportSupply 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 goalsRemain current on legal and business
developments relevant to the media, entertainment, sports and
technology industries, both nationally and internationallyResearch
and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company
and provide training to the company on important legal topicsDirect
other special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
by managementRequirements: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 Bar4-7+ 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/sportsExperience negotiating and drafting a
wide range of commercial transactional documents and contracts in
media and entertainment industriesMust be willing to support
business teams in different U.S. time zonesStrong drafting and
negotiation skills along with excellent communication skills,
business/financial/commercial judgment, and strategic
thinkingComfortable 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 risksHigh degree of professional ethics,
integrity and gravitas; displays sound judgment and analytical
skillsStrong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the
ability to communicate effectively with internal and external
stakeholders at all levelsPerks & Benefits:At Fubo, you will have
the opportunity to personally influence what live media looks like
after it goes through its next big transformationFubo provides a
highly competitive compensation based on experience and market
standardsRobust benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision
coverage sponsored up to 100% for employees, 401k, Life Insurance,
and commuter benefitsFree Premium Fubo AccountUnlimited PTO days
and regular company-wide activities.Fubo's main Headquarters are
located in Midtown Manhattan, with offices in Denver, Paris, and
BangaloreFubo is an e-verified companyFubo's minimum base salary
for this role if hired in New York City is $135,000 per year;
maximum base salary for this role is $165,000 per year.
Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Fubo's cash
bonus plan, unlimited PTO, and a full range of medical benefits.
Final offer amount will be at the company's sole discretion and
determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of
experience and expertise, location and other business
considerations. -
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