Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance

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

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team as a Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance. The Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance will work on a broad range of U.S. securities and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on all aspects of work related to proxy statements for annual and special meetings of shareholders and 1934 Act filings such as Annual/Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K/10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Schedules 13D/G and Section 16 reporting obligations; securities offerings under the 1933 Act; earnings releases and related materials; equity plan matters; corporate governance matters, including stock exchange listing standards and Delaware General Corporation Law matters; and providing day-to-day advice and counsel on a broad range of securities and governance matters to internal groups, including SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Compensation, Treasury and other members of the Legal Department. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform legal work on proxy statement for annual and special meetings, including review and preparation of proxy statement and all related matters such as D&O questionnaires, related party transaction analyses, and shareholder meeting materials
• Perform legal work on SEC periodic filings, including review and preparation of annual, quarterly, and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), as well as Section 13 and Section 16 filings on behalf of the Company and its executive officers and directors
• Perform legal work on 1933 Act transactions (including debt offerings); securities matters in connection with investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and FOX’s equity compensation plans
• Perform legal work on corporate governance matters, including NASDAQ governance and filing requirements, and assist with review and preparation of governance documents, corporate policies, and board and committee materials
• Perform legal work for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, including review of earnings releases and scripts, press releases, investor communications and presentations, company website, employee communications, and CSR Report
• Work collaboratively with SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Compensation, Treasury, and other members of the Legal Team on a variety of matters
• Monitor, track, and advise on potential impacts of new and proposed corporate and securities laws to ensure continued compliance
• Stay up to date on governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices, and recommend changes to company programs/policies as appropriate

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Juris Doctor degree from a top accredited law school
• Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for registration in New York as in-house counsel
• Experience as a practicing attorney
• Expertise in securities law matters, stock exchange listing standards, and Delaware corporate law
• Ability to understand financial information
• Strong work ethic and good judgment
• Commitment to producing excellent, accurate work in a timely manner
• Superior analytical skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adept at effectively working with individuals from a variety of fields and levels and collaborating with clients, peers, and multiple subject matter experts
• Strong working knowledge of legal research tools and willingness to learn new digital platforms 
• Proficiency using Microsoft suite of products

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Top law firm experience
• In-house experience at a public company
• Experience with iManage

#LI-DNI

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 $143,000.00-205,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $119,100.00-170,800.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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