Music Counsel

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 is seeking a music attorney to join its Music Business & Legal Affairs department, reporting to the Vice President of Music Business & Legal Affairs. The Music Business & Legal Affairs team is responsible for advising the various clients across FOX Corporation, including Sports and Entertainment, on a wide array of media, music and entertainment issues.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week in Century City, CA offices

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate, draft, review and analyze music licensing agreements to maintain consistent terms of use across multiple business divisions and platforms

• Negotiate, draft, review, and analyze music agreements for songwriters, performer, producers, mixers, and other talent

• Establish procedures and maintain status reports respecting music licenses and engagements for various sports and entertainment programs

• Provide accurate and timely advice to client groups - including production, marketing, and digital groups- regarding music rights, clearances, union and society issues respecting the use of content on their platforms

• Assist with soundtrack distribution agreements and related royalty obligations

• Provide general advice and support concerning intellectual property rights, music publishing and royalty collection matters

• Maintain the integrity of business practices and policies

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school

• Member of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be registered in-house counsel in California

• 2+ years of experience as counsel in a film/tv music business affairs department or 1+ year of full time music law experience at a law firm

• Solid understanding of the film/tv music business, including the roles of music publishers, labels, and collection societies

• Strong background in the area of copyright law (US and foreign) and intellectual property matters

• High level of professionalism, with an ability to manage high transactional volume in a deadline-intensive environment

• Collaborative work style and excellent interpersonal skills, willing to respond quickly and effectively to client concerns, questions, and issues

• Self-reliant and well-organized, maintaining attention to detail and taking responsibility for new projects

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity, with an ability to adapt to new challenges and changing circumstances

• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $114,000.00-130,000.00 annually. 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.

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