Legal & Compliance

Permanent - Full Time

Head of Content & Media Legal

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.

Join our team in Miami and support us on our mission.

FIFA’s OTT streaming platform (‘FIFA+’).

acquisitions; and

related service agreements (including live/non-live (host broadcast) broadcast production).

Overseeing and advising upon broadcast regulatory matters and drafting related agreements and policies.

Advising on digital / social media related matters in so far as they relate to content.

Advising on FIFA's rights and obligations in connection with its media rights program, including the implementation and protection thereof.

Required to advise on the contract management of existing media partnerships and activations by media rights licensees.

Delivering ad hoc legal advice on issues relating to FIFA's media and broadcast related activities.

Guiding other team members, including review of their work.

Instructing and liaising with external counsel in connection with local law matters in various jurisdictions.

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

Minimum 6 years of relevant “on the job” experience working in a similar position at a reputable media law firm and/or notable broadcaster, streaming platform and/or content production house.

Fully qualified to practice law (registered on the roll / admitted to the bar of an appropriate jurisdiction) having completed all necessary academic and practical training.

First class written and spoken English language skills, consistent with drafting and negotiating complex, high value and nuanced English language agreements.

Ability to provide and communicate effectively practical and solutions-based legal advice.

Excellent understanding of the sports broadcast, content licensing, production and related regulatory landscapes.

Prior experience in the sale and/or acquisition of live (sports) media rights is necessary.

Excellent negotiation, drafting, problem solving and analytical skills.

Structured, reliable, well-organized with a strong eye for detail.

Ability to work flexibly across a wide range of media related legal practice areas.

Strong commercial acumen with an ability to transfer legal knowledge into commercially and operationally oriented solutions.

Proactive with a strong sense of personal responsibility and with an ability to work autonomously on a wide variety of projects.

Resilient with an ability to competently handle a large workload amid rapidly shifting priorities.

Open-minded team player with an affinity for working within a variety of cultures and excellent communication skills.

High degree of professionalism with a confident demeanor.

Ability to be a good ambassador for FIFA in all manner of external facing situations, including during contractual negotiations, external workshops and during FIFA competition-related assignments.

Ability to create, develop and maintain strong and reliable relationships with FIFA senior management as well as external legal and commercial counterparts.

Willingness to operate outside of comfort zone.

Takes initiative to reflect on how to improve and develop working styles and methods to assist the organization and internal clients.

Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French/Spanish/German) is an asset but not required.

Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel.

Comfortable with occasional international travel.

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

We offer generous medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.

We offer generous 401(k) employer contributions.

Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.