Commercial Counsel

Fanatics•New York, NY

2d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a talented, collaborative Commercial Counsel with 4 years of relevant legal experience to join our growing Legal team. This role will support a wide range of commercial matters across the business, including technology and product-related agreements, vendor and platform partnerships, and marketing, loyalty, and talent agreements. The Commercial Counsel will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations—to deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a strong academic background and the highest level of integrity.
4 years of legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess both legal risk and business impact.
Sound judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
Self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with marketing, technology, or product-focused agreements is a plus.
Interest or experience in sports, entertainment, or gaming is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
Platform, data, and strategic partnership agreements
Sponsorship, marketing, and promotional agreements
Loyalty, rewards, and customer engagement partnerships
Vendor, technology, SaaS, and services agreements
Provide strategic and practical legal advice on contract structure, negotiation strategy, and risk management.
Collaborate with business partners to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and legal workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
Support the broader organization in building and scaling a leading digital gaming platform.