Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs
@ Fubo

New York, New York, United States
On Site
Posted 18 days ago

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About Fubo

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) is redefining live TV streaming by building a sports-first platform with premium content and interactivity. With an international presence in the U.S., Canada, France, Spain, and a growing tech center in Bangalore, India, Fubo is a fast-paced, evolving company committed to diversity and excellence.

About the Role

This New York City based HYBRID position requires candidates to be located in NYC and work from the office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs works closely with senior attorneys and business divisions to manage content transactions, business development, and content licensing/distribution, primarily for Fubo Canada and North America, while also supporting US operations as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic transactional support for content acquisition, distribution, and business development teams.
  • Negotiate and draft commercial agreements with major networks, studios, sports leagues, and FAST channels.
  • Advise on deal structures and coordinate with internal teams including product, engineering, sales, and operations.
  • Handle production matters, including talent and release agreements, and licensing issues.
  • Monitor legal and industry trends; provide training on emerging legal issues.
  • Manage high volume transactions, ensuring adherence to deadlines and mitigating legal risks.
  • Undertake special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • J.D. and membership in a U.S. State Bar (New York registration required if not already a member).
  • 6-9+ years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a top-tier firm, ideally in media, sports, or entertainment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in intellectual property licensing, content transactions, and commercial contract negotiation.
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to work with teams across several U.S. time zones in a fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and robust benefits including Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and commuter benefits.
  • Equity participation, annual cash bonus, unlimited PTO, and free premium Fubo Account.
  • Opportunities to shape the future of live media via transformative technology and business strategy.
  • Work from Fubo’s headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, with international offices.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Legal
  • Business
  • Transactional
  • Content Licensing
  • Distribution
  • Negotiation
  • Media
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Strategy
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How to Get Hired at Fubo

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Fubo's culture: Understand their sports-first streaming strategy.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight media and transactional legal expertise.
  • Showcase negotiation skills: Detail content licensing and deal-making experience.
  • Prepare for behavioral interviews: Emphasize teamwork and risk management.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review content licensing agreements.
Practice drafting commercial contracts.
Study media law updates.
Understand digital streaming regulations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling multiple deadlines.
Explain teamwork in high stakes projects.
Showcase conflict resolution examples.
Discuss adapting to fast-paced changes.

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