Senior Manager - Legal and Business Affairs LATAM

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX LATAMFOX Latinoamérica inició operaciones en junio de 2025 y se ha posicionado como uno de los líderes en la programación deportiva en México y Centroamérica, ofreciendo un sólido portafolio de contenidos deportivos y derechos de transmisión de algunas de las ligas y torneos más prestigiosos del mundo, incluyendo la Liga MX, la Copa de Campeones de la Concacaf, la MLB y una selección de partidos de la NFL. La compañía transmite más de 2,000 eventos deportivos al año y cuenta con un equipo conformado por algunos de los talentos, periodistas y analistas deportivos más reconocidos de la región. La amplia oferta de contenido deportivo de FOX Latinoamérica está disponible a través de FOX y FOX+ en televisión lineal, del servicio de streaming directo al consumidor FOX One y del canal FOX en Tubi, la plataforma gratuita de streaming con publicidad (AVOD).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Legal & Business Affairs will provide strategic legal counsel and business-oriented support to the company's operations across Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico and Central America.

This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders and cross-functional teams, providing practical, commercially focused guidance on a broad range of legal, contractual, regulatory, and corporate matters.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience navigating complex legal and business environments within multinational organizations, demonstrating the ability to assess legal risks, develop effective solutions, and support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The position requires strong commercial awareness, sound legal judgment, excellent stakeholder management skills, and fluency in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted legal and business advisor to regional leadership and cross-functional teams across Latin America, particularly Mexico and Central America.
• Provide strategic, practical, and timely legal guidance on commercial, operational, regulatory, and corporate matters.
• Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate legal implications, identify potential risks, and develop solutions that support business priorities and commercial objectives.
• Provide legal support for business initiatives, transactions, and operational projects, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and applicable legal requirements.

2. Commercial Contracts & Negotiations

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including marketing, vendor, licensing, service, and other business-related contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, obligations, liabilities, and potential legal or commercial risks.
• Support contract negotiations with external partners, suppliers, and service providers, balancing legal protections with business needs.
• Ensure contractual arrangements comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and corporate standards.

3. Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Support corporate governance activities, including legal entity management, corporate documentation, regulatory filings, and coordination with external legal advisors.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory requirements affecting business operations across relevant Latin American jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal compliance teams to identify, assess, and address legal and regulatory risks.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and proactively communicate potential implications for business operations.
• Support the implementation of appropriate legal and compliance practices in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.

4. Legal Risk Management & External Counsel

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial activities, contractual relationships, and regional operations.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Coordinate and oversee external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective legal support.
• Manage legal matters requiring specialized external advice and facilitate coordination between internal stakeholders and external advisors.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate closely with business, finance, compliance, and operations teams to support regional business objectives.
• Provide legal guidance on cross-functional projects and initiatives involving multiple business units or jurisdictions.
• Facilitate effective communication between legal and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on legal requirements, commercial priorities, and operational needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing legal processes, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Law degree from an accredited university or institution.
• Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, either as in-house counsel or at a reputable law firm, preferably within a multinational or regional business environment.
• Demonstrated experience advising on commercial contracts, corporate matters, and business operations.
• Experience supporting legal and commercial activities across Latin America, particularly Mexico and Central America, is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in the media, entertainment, advertising, technology, or other fast-paced industries is considered an advantage.
• Proven ability to provide practical legal advice while balancing regulatory requirements, risk management, and business objectives.

Languages

• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and communicate effectively with stakeholders in both languages.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial operations and the ability to align legal recommendations with business objectives.
• Legal Analysis & Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and address legal and regulatory risks while providing practical, solution-oriented guidance.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Excellent legal drafting, contract review, and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with business leaders, cross-functional teams, and external advisors.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate complex legal matters, anticipate potential challenges, and recommend commercially viable solutions.
• Organization & Prioritization: Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Professional Integrity & Judgment: High ethical standards, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential matters.

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.