Corporate Counsel - Litigation & Regulatory

Fanatics Collectibles•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About Fanatics Collectibles Over the last decade, Fanatics has built one of the world’s most transformative companies and has innovated the sports industry in ways that no other brand has. Today, consumers have more choices at their fingertips than ever before, and Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to create interactive, lasting fan experiences, which also helps partners establish better direct-to-consumer relationships in today’s highly competitive world. At Fanatics Collectibles – IT IS ALL FOR THE COLLECTORS – we are relentlessly focused on enhancing the hobby and the collector experience. 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.

Requirements

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
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.