Fanatics

Privacy & Product Counsel (REMOTE)

Fanatics$175K — $225K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the United States.
  • Minimum 6-9 years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection.
  • Experience providing product counseling for technical teams is essential.
  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred; background in consumer-facing or global tech enterprises is a plus.
  • IAPP Certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) are desirable.
  • Strong ability to convey complex legal requirements in clear terms to different audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on compliance with global privacy laws, such as CCPA/CPRA, GDPR.
  • Provide business-centric guidance on data usage and protection across products.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of privacy-related policies and governance standards.
  • Assist in data incident management and regulatory notifications.
  • Collaborate with product and technology teams to integrate privacy considerations during product development.
  • Review and assess new products and technologies from a privacy perspective.
  • Negotiate privacy terms in commercial agreements and manage third-party vendor compliance.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness program.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Role

The Privacy Counsel, as a member of the Corporate Legal team, will be responsible for supporting and advancing the Company's global privacy and corporate product program with a strong focus on product counseling and advising the technology teams who support the Fanatics Corporate products (e.g., Fanatics ONE loyalty program, Fanatics Ads, etc.) Reporting to the VP Global Privacy and Corporate Product, this role is critical to ensuring that Fanatics' products, platforms, and data-driven initiatives are designed and operated in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws while enabling innovation and growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience counseling product, engineering, and technical teams, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, and supporting fast-paced, technology-enabled businesses.

This role is fully remote.

What You'll Do:

Privacy Counsel

  • Advise on global privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), GDPR, and other international frameworks.


  • Provide practical, business-focused guidance on the collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of personal data across Fanatics' products and operations.


  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, notices, and internal governance standards.


  • Advise on data incidents and any required regulatory notification requirements across various jurisdictions.


Product & Technology Counseling

  • Partner closely with product management, engineering, data, and technology teams to embed privacy considerations into the design, development, and deployment of products and platforms ("privacy by design").


  • Review and advise on privacy implications of new products, features, technologies, and data uses, including conducting and supporting privacy impact assessments (PIAs).


  • Counsel on data-driven initiatives, including analytics, personalization, marketing technologies, and emerging technologies such as AI, from a privacy and data governance perspective.


Commercial & Vendor Support

  • Review, draft, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements and vendor contracts.


  • Support third-party risk management efforts related to data protection and privacy compliance.


Regulatory & Risk Management

  • Monitor and assess evolving privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends, and advise on impacts to the business.


  • Support responses to data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related incidents in coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams.


  • Assist with regulatory readiness, audits, and internal assessments related to privacy compliance.


Strategic Counsel

  • Provide proactive privacy advice to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business objectives.


  • Contribute to the ongoing maturation of Fanatics' global privacy program through process improvements, training, and cross-functional collaboration.


What We're Looking For:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.


  • Licensed to practice law in the United States.


  • Minimum 6-9 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters.


  • Demonstrated experience providing product counseling and advising engineering, product, and technical teams.


  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred; experience supporting consumer-facing, retail, digital, or global technology businesses is a plus.


  • IAPP Certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) preferable.


  • Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.


  • Familiarity with international privacy laws and cross-border data issues preferred.


  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. 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/

Salary Range

$175,000-$225,000 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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