Fanatics

Corporate Counsel - Litigation & Regulatory

Fanatics$200K — $230K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school or international equivalent.
  • Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 5-8 years of professional legal experience in litigation and/or regulatory practice.
  • Experience managing eDiscovery workflows and complex commercial litigation.
  • Background in antitrust, IP disputes, and class action defense is highly valued.
  • In-house experience preferred, especially with a leading company.
  • Familiarity with the sports and collectibles industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on pre-litigation matters and potential risks.
  • Manage active litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
  • Support eDiscovery processes including documentation and vendor management.
  • Draft and review litigation-related documents as needed.
  • Oversee outside counsel and manage litigation budgets.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda.
  • Collaborate with internal business teams to mitigate risks.

Benefits

  • Access to a competitive compensation package including base salary and incentives.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic Legal team in a leading organization.
  • Involvement in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters in the collectibles industry.
  • Chance to partner with diverse internal teams and leaders.
  • Professional development opportunities within a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
The Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory to join our Legal team. Reporting to the SVP, Director of Litigation of Fanatics Collectibles, this role will provide strategic and hands-on support across a wide range of litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in complex litigation and regulatory investigations, with demonstrated experience in discovery and eDiscovery management, intellectual property, and outside counsel oversight. Additional experience with antitrust, licensing disputes, and class action defense will be highly valued.

You will be a trusted partner to business leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring risk is managed while supporting growth.

Responsibilities
  • Advise on pre litigation matters, risk assessment, and communications with potential adverse parties.
  • Support management of potential andactive litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
  • Support and conduct eDiscovery workflows, including preservation, collection, review, production, and vendor management.
  • Draft and review litigation documents, including letters, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
  • Support management of outside counsel and litigation budgets to ensure cost-effective and high-quality representation.
  • Conduct legal and factual research and prepare strategic memoranda on litigation and regulatory issues.
  • Support compliance and risk management initiatives, including policy development, training, and internal investigations.
  • Partner with diverse internal business teams (compliance, HR, IT/security, finance, etc.) to proactively identify and mitigate litigation and regulatory risks.

What We're Looking For
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent).
  • Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 5-8 years of professional legal experience in litigation and/or regulatory practice (law firm, government, or in-house)
  • Experience with complex commercial litigation, regulatory inquiries, and eDiscovery management
  • Helpful experience in: Antitrust investigations and litigation; Intellectual property disputes, including IP litigation; Licensing enforcement and disputes; Class action defense.
  • In-house experience with a leading company is highly preferred.
  • International experience helpful
  • Preference to familiarity with the sports and entertainment industries in general and specifically the collectibles industry
  • Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Strong judgment, business acumen, and practical problem-solving approach
  • Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets.
  • Willingness to travel, as necessary.
  • Kansas City or Jacksonville locals only. This is a 5-days in-office job.

Skills, Competencies, and Capabilities
  • A self-starter who thrives in high-stakes, fast-moving litigation environments.
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple complex dockets simultaneously.
  • Excellent communicator, able to distill complex legal issues into clear business guidance.
  • Strong relationship builder with both internal stakeholders and external counsel.
  • Creative problem-solver with a "solutions-first" mindset.
  • Ambassador of the Fanatics brand who brings passion, energy, and positivity into the workplace.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary, incentive compensation, and benefits.

LET'S GO!

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including [redacted].com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$200,000-$230,000 USD

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About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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