JOB DESCRIPTION
The Business & Legal Affairs department is seeking an entertainment attorney to provide business and legal support in connection with Fox’s live action and animated scripted programming development and production.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze, negotiate, and draft a variety of “above the line” talent deals, as well as below-the-line production agreements
Provide production legal advice for live action and animated scripted programming
Create and maintain departmental resources and actively participate in the establishment of departmental policies for scripted programming
Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide contractual and research information to business executives and more senior attorneys to assist with business decisions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Active member of California bar or Registered In-House Counsel status, with a minimum of 2-4 years prior legal experience required, preferably at a television network, studio, production company or entertainment law firm.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to function independently, perform moderate to advanced-level reasoning tasks and make common sense decisions
Advanced proficiency with Word and Excel
Must be able to respond to and interact with senior level creative and business executives in a professional, articulate, personable and helpful manner
Must be very organized and able to manage and effectively prioritize multiple projects